Strong Wind — Union, Illinois

2025-03-04 · Union, Illinois

Wider weather episode

An anomalously deep surface low pressure system over the central Plains created a very strong pressure gradient across southern Illinois. From mid-morning to mid-afternoon south southeast winds gusted 35 to 45 mph throughout southern Illinois. The strongest winds, 40-46 mph, were focused near the Mississippi River and along the Highway 13 corridor.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1247668. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.