Thunderstorm Wind in Lawrence County, Illinois

Thunderstorm Wind August 19, 2025 · Lawrence County, Illinois

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Several 4 to 6-inch diameter tree branches were blown down near the intersection of IL-1 and County Road 880 North.

The wider storm

A broken line of thunderstorms formed ahead of a cold front along the I-70 corridor during the afternoon of August 19th. One of the cells produced 50-60 mph wind gusts and isolated wind damage in Lawrence County.

Began near Lawrenceville (38.6879, -87.6937).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1289085. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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