Thunderstorm Wind — Macon, Illinois

2025-08-19 · near Forsyth, Macon, Illinois

Event narrative

All the west-facing air conditioner units at a hotel were pushed inward due to strong thunderstorm winds. In addition, a trailer was rolled over and a large tree was blown onto power lines.

Wider weather episode

A cluster of thunderstorms intensified over Logan and Macon counties during the pre-dawn hours of August 19th. One of the cells produced a downburst with 80-100 mph winds and significant wind damage in the town of Maroa in Macon County. Strong 70-80 mph winds also caused damage further south in Forsyth on the north side of Decatur.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1289075. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.