Thunderstorm Wind — Jersey, Illinois

2024-03-14 · near Monument, Jersey, Illinois

Event narrative

There was extensive tree damage at Pere Marquette State Park. Dozens of trees were blown over or snapped off as well as widespread tree limbs blown down.

Wider weather episode

Just after sunrise, a quasi-linear convective system (QLCS) produced five confirmed EF-0 tornadoes. Four of these occurred in rural south-central Illinois, and another tracked through Charlack, Missouri in northern St. Louis County. No reported injuries or fatalities with these tornadoes. Also, there were a few reports of damaging winds and large hail.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1168727. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.