Strong Wind — Edwards, Illinois

2024-02-27 to 2024-02-28 · Edwards, Illinois

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front moved through S Illinois around 0000-0300CST on Feb 28th as strengthening low pressure moved towards the Great Lakes. Gusty gradient winds occurred ahead of the front during the afternoon to evening hours and behind the front towards early morning. Thunderstorm activity in S Illinois overnight was most organized with the frontal passage. The strongest measured gust was 53 mph at Carbondale ASOS during the early evening on the 27th.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1161902. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.