Thunderstorm Wind in Marion County, Illinois

Thunderstorm Wind April 19, 2025 · Marion County, Illinois

69 mph

Estimated gust (60 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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

The wider storm

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.

Began near Salem (38.6300, -88.9500).

Other tornadoes from the same storm system

1 more tornado the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.

EF0 St. Clair County

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1241823. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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