Thunderstorm Wind — Marion, Illinois

2025-04-29 · near Salem Leckrone Arpt, Marion, Illinois

Event narrative

The AWOS at Salem measured a 58 mph thunderstorm wind gust.

Wider weather episode

During the morning of April 29th, discrete thunderstorms developed in an unstable air mass ahead of a cold front. One of these thunderstorms intensified as it crossed the Mississippi River. This thunderstorm went on to produce severe winds causing damage in Washington and Marion counties.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1242821. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.