Strong Wind in Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Strong Wind April 2, 2026 · Cape Girardeau, Missouri

45 mph

Estimated gust (39 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 Southeast Missouri, with the strongest gust measured 49mph at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport's ASOS site. Showers and a few thunderstorms moved eastward across Southeast Missouri during the late afternoon hours.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1341284. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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