A Derecho Over New York City
July 27, 2012

Last night, a derecho (a widespread, fast-moving band of thunderstorms) struck New York City. Luckily, Redditor MyUsernameIs20Digits captured a beautiful photograph as the storm rolled into the city.

Last night, a derecho (a widespread, fast-moving band of thunderstorms) struck New York City. Luckily, Redditor MyUsernameIs20Digits captured a beautiful photograph as the storm rolled into the city.

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