High Wind — Sangamon, Illinois

2009-02-11 · Sangamon, Illinois

Event narrative

High winds blew a road construction sign onto a vehicle in Springfield.

Wider weather episode

As low pressure exited the area, strong westerly winds swept across central Illinois during the afternoon and evening of February 11th. Wind gusts as high as 50 to 60 mph were reported, resulting in minor damage.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 153127. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.