Thunderstorm Wind — Macoupin, Illinois

2023-06-29 · near Modesto, Macoupin, Illinois

Event narrative

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees, tree limbs and several power lines across the northern portions of Macoupin County. In Virden, live power lines were blown down across a residence.

Wider weather episode

An MCS moved across northern portions of the forecast area during the late morning through early afternoon hours of June 29th. There were numerous reports of damaging winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1111761. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.