Thunderstorm Wind — Ford, Illinois

2024-06-13 · near Gibson City, Ford, Illinois

Event narrative

Numerous trees and power lines were downed across Gibson City. A stoplight had also been blown off its pole and panels were blown out of a fence.

Wider weather episode

One lone thunderstorm on the morning of the 13th produced severe winds over portions of the Chicago metro. Additional clusters of strong to severe storms developed that afternoon and evening mainly impacting areas south of I-80 with severe winds and one tornado.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1186843. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.