The gradient between a deepening low over the Great Lakes and a high over the Plains tightened sufficiently to produce very strong westerly winds across central Illinois on November 27th.  Sustained wind speeds of 40 to 45mph were common, with gusts in excess of 60mph in a few locations.  A peak wind gust of 63mph was observed at Capital Airport in Springfield and 61mph at the Decatur Airport.  As a result of the strong winds, numerous trees and powerlines were blown down and a few semi trailers were tipped over.

High Wind in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 27-NOV-19 04:30:00 to 27-NOV-19 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Westerly winds increased to around 40mph with gusts of 50-60mph.  The highest observed gust was 61mph at the Decatur Airport.  Numerous large tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

High Wind in MASON, ILLINOIS
From 27-NOV-19 04:30:00 to 27-NOV-19 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Westerly winds increased to around 40mph with gusts of 50-60mph.  A few large tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

High Wind in MCLEAN, ILLINOIS
From 27-NOV-19 03:30:00 to 27-NOV-19 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Westerly winds increased to around 40mph with gusts of 50-60mph.  A few large tree limbs and power lines were blown down.  In addition, a tree fell onto a car in Bellflower in southeast McLean County.

High Wind in MENARD, ILLINOIS
From 27-NOV-19 03:00:00 to 27-NOV-19 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Westerly winds increased to around 40mph with gusts of 50-60mph.  A few large tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

High Wind in MORGAN, ILLINOIS
From 27-NOV-19 02:30:00 to 27-NOV-19 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Westerly winds increased to around 40mph with gusts of 50-60mph.  A few large tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

High Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 27-NOV-19 03:00:00 to 27-NOV-19 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Westerly winds increased to around 40mph with gusts of 50-60mph.  The strongest measured gust was 63mph at Capital Airport in Springfield.  Numerous large tree limbs and power lines were blown down.  In addition, a semi trailer was blown over on I-55 between Glenarm and Chatham.

High Wind in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 27-NOV-19 04:00:00 to 27-NOV-19 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Westerly winds increased to around 40mph with gusts of 50-60mph.  Numerous large tree limbs and power lines were blown down.  In addition, a large Taco Bell sign was blown over in Morton.

High Wind in WOODFORD, ILLINOIS
From 27-NOV-19 05:30:00 to 27-NOV-19 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Westerly winds increased to around 40mph with gusts of 50-60mph.  Numerous large tree limbs and power lines were blown down.  In addition, a semi trailer was blown over on northbound I-39 at mile marker 15 just west of El Paso.

High Wind in CASS, ILLINOIS
From 27-NOV-19 02:30:00 to 27-NOV-19 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Westerly winds increased to around 40mph with gusts of 50-60mph.  A few large tree limbs and power lines were blown down due to the strong winds.

High Wind in SCHUYLER, ILLINOIS
From 27-NOV-19 02:30:00 to 27-NOV-19 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Westerly winds increased to around 40mph with gusts of 50-60mph.  A few large tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

High Wind in SCOTT, ILLINOIS
From 27-NOV-19 02:30:00 to 27-NOV-19 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Westerly winds increased to around 40mph with gusts of 50-60mph.  A few large tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

High Wind in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 27-NOV-19 03:00:00 to 27-NOV-19 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Westerly winds increased to around 40mph with gusts of 50-60mph.  Numerous large tree limbs and power lines were blown down.  In addition, a business sign in downtown Lincoln was damaged.

High Wind in DE WITT, ILLINOIS
From 27-NOV-19 03:30:00 to 27-NOV-19 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Westerly winds increased to around 40mph with gusts of 50-60mph.  A few large tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

High Wind in CHRISTIAN, ILLINOIS
From 27-NOV-19 04:00:00 to 27-NOV-19 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Westerly winds increased to around 40mph with gusts of 50-60mph.  A few large tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

High Wind in PEORIA, ILLINOIS
From 27-NOV-19 04:30:00 to 27-NOV-19 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Westerly winds increased to around 40mph with gusts of 50-60mph.  A few large tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

High Wind in KNOX, ILLINOIS
From 27-NOV-19 06:30:00 to 27-NOV-19 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Westerly winds increased to around 40mph with gusts of 50-60mph.  Numerous large tree limbs and power lines were blown down.  In addition, two semi trailers were blown over on I-74 in northwest Knox County.

High Wind in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 27-NOV-19 06:30:00 to 27-NOV-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Westerly winds increased to around 40mph with gusts of 50-60mph.  Numerous large tree limbs and power lines were blown down.  In addition, a semi trailer was tipped over on I-57 near mile marker 245 just west of Thomasboro.

High Wind in MARSHALL, ILLINOIS
From 27-NOV-19 06:00:00 to 27-NOV-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Westerly winds increased to around 40mph with gusts of 50-60mph.  Numerous large tree limbs and power lines were blown down.  In addition, two semi trailers were blown over on I-39 near Wenona in northeast Marshall County.

High Wind in DOUGLAS, ILLINOIS
From 27-NOV-19 06:00:00 to 27-NOV-19 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Westerly winds increased to around 40mph with gusts of 50-60mph.  A few large tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

High Wind in SHELBY, ILLINOIS
From 27-NOV-19 05:30:00 to 27-NOV-19 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Westerly winds increased to around 40mph with gusts of 50-60mph.  A few large tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

High Wind in PIATT, ILLINOIS
From 27-NOV-19 05:30:00 to 27-NOV-19 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Westerly winds increased to around 40mph with gusts of 50-60mph.  A few large tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

High Wind in MOULTRIE, ILLINOIS
From 27-NOV-19 05:30:00 to 27-NOV-19 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Westerly winds increased to around 40mph with gusts of 50-60mph.  A few large tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

High Wind in FULTON, ILLINOIS
From 27-NOV-19 05:30:00 to 27-NOV-19 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Westerly winds increased to around 40mph with gusts of 50-60mph.  A few large tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

High Wind in EDGAR, ILLINOIS
From 27-NOV-19 05:30:00 to 27-NOV-19 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Westerly winds increased to around 40mph with gusts of 50-60mph.  A few large tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

High Wind in COLES, ILLINOIS
From 27-NOV-19 05:30:00 to 27-NOV-19 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Westerly winds increased to around 40mph with gusts of 50-60mph.  A few large tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

High Wind in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 27-NOV-19 05:00:00 to 27-NOV-19 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Westerly winds increased to around 40mph with gusts of 50-60mph.  A few large tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

High Wind in STARK, ILLINOIS
From 27-NOV-19 04:30:00 to 27-NOV-19 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Westerly winds increased to around 40mph with gusts of 50-60mph.  A few large tree limbs and power lines were blown down.