Summary: Favorable factors for a damaging wind-producing derecho in this case included:
- Very large CAPE downstream from the developing convective system
- Dry air at mid-levels / potential for a strong cold pool
- Moderately strong shear
- Weak linear forcing (pre-frontal trough)
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