Thunderstorm Wind — Marion, Illinois

2025-04-19 · near Salem, Marion, Illinois

Event narrative

Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees and power lines throughout Salem. Some trees were blown onto homes.

Wider weather episode

A line of thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front during the extreme early morning of April 19th. The line matured as it moved through Illinois, becoming severe as it entered St. Clair and Randolph counties. Damaging winds were the primary hazard as the line continued east, with nearly all reports consisting of thunderstorm wind damage. In St. Libory, isolated structural damage was found and confirmed to be tornadic in nature.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1241823. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.