Strong Wind in New Madrid, Missouri

Strong Wind February 17, 2026 – February 18, 2026 · New Madrid, Missouri

40 mph

Estimated gust (35 kt)

$1K

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

A strong Pacific jet brought unseasonably warm conditions ahead of a cold front that caused gusty gradient winds the night of the 17th. Isolated wind gusts around 40 mph briefly occurred into the early morning hours of the 18th before diminishing.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1316446. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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