The pressure gradient between lower pressures in the central Plains and high pressure in the southeast U.S. resulted in strong southwest winds. The peak wind gust was 56 mph, measured at the Carbondale airport. Most peak wind gusts at other observing sites in southern Illinois were from 45 to 51 mph. The strong winds contributed to the spread of a brush fire in Giant City State Park in Makanda, which is near Carbondale. About three acres burned in the fire, which was started by a downed power line. The wind also brought down a few tree limbs and power lines in various counties, including Hamilton, Franklin, and Williamson. In Williamson County, one lane of Illinois Route 13 was blocked for a short time, and there were a few scattered power outages.

Strong Wind in ALEXANDER, ILLINOIS
From 13-NOV-11 04:00:00 to 13-NOV-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in EDWARDS, ILLINOIS
From 13-NOV-11 04:00:00 to 13-NOV-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in GALLATIN, ILLINOIS
From 13-NOV-11 04:00:00 to 13-NOV-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in HAMILTON, ILLINOIS
From 13-NOV-11 04:00:00 to 13-NOV-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in HARDIN, ILLINOIS
From 13-NOV-11 04:00:00 to 13-NOV-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 13-NOV-11 04:00:00 to 13-NOV-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 49.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in JEFFERSON, ILLINOIS
From 13-NOV-11 04:00:00 to 13-NOV-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in JOHNSON, ILLINOIS
From 13-NOV-11 04:00:00 to 13-NOV-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in MASSAC, ILLINOIS
From 13-NOV-11 04:00:00 to 13-NOV-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong Wind in PERRY, ILLINOIS
From 13-NOV-11 04:00:00 to 13-NOV-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in POPE, ILLINOIS
From 13-NOV-11 04:00:00 to 13-NOV-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in PULASKI, ILLINOIS
From 13-NOV-11 04:00:00 to 13-NOV-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in SALINE, ILLINOIS
From 13-NOV-11 04:00:00 to 13-NOV-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in UNION, ILLINOIS
From 13-NOV-11 04:00:00 to 13-NOV-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in WABASH, ILLINOIS
From 13-NOV-11 04:00:00 to 13-NOV-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in WAYNE, ILLINOIS
From 13-NOV-11 04:00:00 to 13-NOV-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 13-NOV-11 04:00:00 to 13-NOV-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in WILLIAMSON, ILLINOIS
From 13-NOV-11 04:00:00 to 13-NOV-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 44.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in FRANKLIN, ILLINOIS
From 13-NOV-11 04:00:00 to 13-NOV-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 41.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS