Thunderstorm Wind in Mercer County, Illinois

Thunderstorm Wind June 16, 2024 · Mercer County, Illinois

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Social media post of powerlines down closing Highway 67 in both directions.

The wider storm

A Mesoscale Convective Vortex (MCV) moved through the region on the morning of June 16. This quick moving system produced widespread winds between 60 to 70 mph through it's path, especially for areas along and east of the Mississippi River. Isolated reports of hail were noted, with the largest being golf ball sized.

Began near Preemption (41.3200, -90.5800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1191019. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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