What is I-94 derecho?
The '''I-94 derecho''' was a wind storm that occurred on July 19, 1983, with [[Minnesota]] and [[Wisconsin]] in its axis. == Synopsis == === North Dakota === It began as a storm system in [[Montana]] and hit [[North Dakota]] at 7 a.m. CDT. [[Minot, North Dakota|Minot]] reported winds up to 70 mph. === Minnesota === The storm then moved into Minnesota. Winds up to 100 mph were recorded at the [[Alexandria, Minnesota|Alexandria]] Airport. It arrived in [[Minneapolis]] at 4 p.m. CDT and left 250,000 people without power. === Wisconsin === The derecho then moved into Wisconsin. A meteorologist working at the [[University of Wisconsin–Madison|University of Wisconsin-Madison]] saw the derecho's approach. Windows were blown out at the campus. === Illinois === The derecho moved into [[Illinois]] at 9 p.m. CDT. [[Chicago]] had winds gusting to 70 mph and dropped 14°F (from 83°F at 9:30 p.m. to 68°F at 9:50 p.m.). The storm died in northwestern [[Indiana]] at midnight on July 20. [[Category:Natural disasters in the United States]] [[Category:1983 in the United States]] [[Category:July events]] [[Category:20th century in Minnesota]] [[Category:20th century in Wisconsin]] [[Category:1980s in Illinois]] [[Category:20th century in North Dakota]] [[Category:1980s in weather]]