Strong Wind — Franklin, Illinois

2025-03-28 · Franklin, Illinois

Wider weather episode

A warm front lifted northeast of the region in the morning of the 28th, allowing southwest winds to develop. By afternoon, much of southern Illinois was gusting 30-40 mph, and some areas from Highway 13 to Interstate 64 gusted over 40 mph, including 43 mph at the Southern Illinois Airport (KMDH).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1248608. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.