Strong Wind in Franklin, Illinois

Strong Wind April 2, 2026 · Franklin, Illinois

40 mph

Estimated gust (35 kt)

$1K

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

With low pressure strengthening and tracking northeastward towards Chicago, the Quad State region experienced breezy southerly to southeasterly winds throughout the daytime hours. Spotty wind gusts to 40+mph were observed in Southern Illinois, with the strongest gust measured 48mph at the KMDH ASOS site northwest of Carbondale. Showers and a few thunderstorms moved eastward across Southern Illinois during the late afternoon hours.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1332896. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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