Strong Wind in Union, Illinois

Strong Wind January 8, 2026 – January 9, 2026 · Union, Illinois

40 mph

Estimated gust (35 kt)

$1K

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

Breezy southerly winds shifted to southwesterly later into the evening of the 8th ahead of a cold frontal passage. Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed during the evening hours in Southern Illinois. Gusty gradient winds of near and above 40mph developed in Southwestern Illinois, with a peak gust of 52mph at Southern Illinois Airport.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1314567. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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