Strong Wind in Gibson, Indiana

An anomalously deep surface low pressure system (980mb) lifted from the Plains to the Great Lakes through the day. This created a very strong pressure gradient across southwest Indiana, and also induced a 70-80kt low-level jet at around 850mb. As a result, southwest winds increased around sunrise and gradually shifted to the west through the day. Frequent gusts over 40 mph were measured across the region. The strongest gust, 46mph, was measured at the Evansville Regional Airport. Some damage was reported in and around Evansville where a power pole was snapped and a tree was blown down.