As a deepening area of low pressure lifted northeastward through the region, very strong winds developed across east-central and southeast Illinois on December 20th.  Sustained winds increased to 35 to 45 mph, while peak wind gusts exceeded 55 mph.  Further west, falling and blowing snow combined with the strong winds to create blizzard conditions along and west of a Bloomington to Taylorville line.  The strong winds downed numerous trees and power lines.

High Wind in CLARK, ILLINOIS
From 20-DEC-12 16:00:00 to 20-DEC-12 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 55 mph occurred across Clark County on December 20th.  Several large tree limbs were blown down in Casey, causing power outages in town.

High Wind in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 20-DEC-12 19:00:00 to 20-DEC-12 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 55 mph occurred across Champaign County on December 20th.

High Wind in CRAWFORD, ILLINOIS
From 20-DEC-12 17:00:00 to 20-DEC-12 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 55 mph occurred across Crawford County on December 20th.

High Wind in CUMBERLAND, ILLINOIS
From 20-DEC-12 17:30:00 to 20-DEC-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 55 mph occurred across Cumberland County on December 20th.

High Wind in CLAY, ILLINOIS
From 20-DEC-12 16:00:00 to 20-DEC-12 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 55 mph occurred across Clay County on December 20th.

High Wind in COLES, ILLINOIS
From 20-DEC-12 19:00:00 to 20-DEC-12 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 55 mph occurred across Coles County on December 20th.

High Wind in DOUGLAS, ILLINOIS
From 20-DEC-12 19:00:00 to 20-DEC-12 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 55 mph occurred across Douglas County on December 20th.

High Wind in EDGAR, ILLINOIS
From 20-DEC-12 19:00:00 to 20-DEC-12 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 55 mph occurred across Edgar County on December 20th.

High Wind in JASPER, ILLINOIS
From 20-DEC-12 16:00:00 to 20-DEC-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 55 mph occurred across Jasper County on December 20th.

High Wind in MOULTRIE, ILLINOIS
From 20-DEC-12 16:30:00 to 20-DEC-12 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 55 mph occurred across Moultrie County on December 20th.

High Wind in PIATT, ILLINOIS
From 20-DEC-12 19:00:00 to 20-DEC-12 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 55 mph occurred across Piatt County on December 20th.

High Wind in RICHLAND, ILLINOIS
From 20-DEC-12 16:45:00 to 20-DEC-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 55 mph occurred across Richland County on December 20th.

High Wind in SHELBY, ILLINOIS
From 20-DEC-12 16:00:00 to 20-DEC-12 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 55 mph occurred across Shelby County on December 20th.

High Wind in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
From 20-DEC-12 16:15:00 to 20-DEC-12 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 55 mph occurred across Effingham County on December 20th.  An IDOT RWIS station on I-57/I-70 at the US-45 exit north of Effingham reported a peak wind gust of 59 mph.  A large nearly-dead tree was uprooted in Watson.  A semi was blown over at 2300th Street and 1600 Ave in Montrose.

High Wind in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 20-DEC-12 19:00:00 to 20-DEC-12 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 55 mph occurred across Vermilion County on December 20th.  Numerous power outages were reported throughout the county.

High Wind in LAWRENCE, ILLINOIS
From 20-DEC-12 14:00:00 to 20-DEC-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 55 mph occurred across Lawrence County on December 20th.  The Lawrenceville Airport measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.