Strong Wind — Pike, Indiana

2025-03-19 · Pike, Indiana

Wider weather episode

A powerful 100-150kt upper-level jet early on the 19th led to deepening lee-side low pressure at the surface, and winds just off the surface increased to 50-60kts over the lower Ohio Valley. Strong south southwest winds at the surface developed by midday and continued into the evening across all of southwest Indiana. Gusts of 40-45 mph were common through the period, and the Evansville Regional Airport (KEVV) gusted to 45 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1248555. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.