High Wind — Vermilion, Illinois

2024-12-04 · Vermilion, Illinois

Event narrative

Wind gust measured at Vermilion Regional Airport (KDNV).

Wider weather episode

A strong low pressure system positioned north of the Great Lakes resulted in a cold front sweeping across Illinois on the evening of December 4th. Breezy northwest winds occurred across central Illinois, with measured gusts as high as 55 to 60 mph. These high winds produced isolated damage to power lines.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1226160. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.