Thunderstorm Wind in Fayette County, Illinois

Thunderstorm Wind July 29, 2023 · Fayette County, Illinois

70 mph

Estimated gust (61 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A large tree was blown down onto a power line.

The wider storm

A severe MCS moved through the forecast area during the afternoon hours producing widespread 60-70mph winds and associated damage. The complex moved to the southeast taking advantage of 3500-4500 J/kg of surface-based CAPE.

Began near Shobonier (38.8812, -89.0510).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1141380. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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