Thunderstorm Wind in Washington County, Illinois

Thunderstorm Wind May 16, 2026 · Washington 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

An NWS employee estimated 60 mph wind gusts near Ashley.

The wider storm

During the morning of May 16th, a cluster of thunderstorms passed through the area, setting up a boundary in the center of the forecast area. It was this boundary that thunderstorms initiated on during the afternoon hours. Convection quickly became linear before producing wind damage and mostly small hail in Washington and Marion counties.

Began near Ashley (38.3300, -89.1900).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1334109. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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