High Wind — Champaign, Ohio

2022-03-30 to 2022-03-31 · Champaign, Ohio

Event narrative

Trees, lines, and power poles were blown down in various spots across the county. A 47 mph gust was measured at the Urbana-Grimes Field airport.

Wider weather episode

A deepening low pressure center in Illinois moved to lower Michigan during the evening of the 30th. As a result, a strong cold front crossed the Ohio Valley as a vigorous low level jet was in place. Significant winds with damaging gusts were found across the region.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1017413. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.