High Wind in Allen, Ohio

Lima ASOS reported a 61 mph wind gust during the 12 PM hour. A 46 KT wind gust was first observed during the 10 AM hour. Frequent gusts of 40 to 50 mph from west and northwest were observed in the area through the early afternoon. These wind gusts resulted in instances of tree damage and subsequent power outages.

Wind gusts of 50 mph or more were common beginning before sunrise on December 11 as a cold front moved through and an area of low pressure deepened as it moved from Illinois through Michigan. Over land, the greatest reported wind speed was 61 mph at both Lima, OH and Fort Wayne. Over Lake Michigan, a wind gusts of 66 mph was observed at the Michigan City buoy. This wind resulted in numerous power outages due to downed trees, branches, and power lines.