Thunderstorm Wind — Calhoun, Illinois

2019-06-01 · near Hardin, Calhoun, Illinois

Event narrative

Thunderstorm winds snapped off a large tree that was at least a foot in diameter.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front was moving through the region. This combined with an upper level disturbance, decent instability and moisture, generated numerous storms, some of which produced large hail and damaging winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 835791. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.