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.

Strong Wind in LAGRANGE, INDIANA
From 11-DEC-21 09:00:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Reported by: AWOS

Nearby AWOS and ASOS reported wind gusts of 40 knots or more near the 9 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.

Strong Wind in LAGRANGE, INDIANA
From 11-DEC-21 09:00:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Reported by: AWOS

Nearby AWOS and ASOS reported wind gusts of 40 knots or more near the 9 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.

Strong Wind in DE KALB, INDIANA
From 11-DEC-21 09:00:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Reported by: AWOS

Nearby AWOS and ASOS reported wind gusts of 40 knots or more near the 9 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.

Strong Wind in STEUBEN, INDIANA
From 11-DEC-21 09:00:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Reported by: AWOS

Nearby AWOS and ASOS reported wind gusts of 40 knots or more near the 9 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.

Strong Wind in WELLS, INDIANA
From 11-DEC-21 09:00:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Reported by: AWOS

Nearby AWOS and ASOS reported wind gusts of 40 knots or more near the 9 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.

Strong Wind in ADAMS, INDIANA
From 11-DEC-21 09:00:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Reported by: AWOS

Nearby AWOS and ASOS reported wind gusts of 40 knots or more near the 9 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. One injury in Adams county when a tree fell onto a car.

Strong Wind in BLACKFORD, INDIANA
From 11-DEC-21 09:00:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Reported by: AWOS

Nearby AWOS and ASOS reported wind gusts of 40 knots or more near the 9 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.

Strong Wind in JAY, INDIANA
From 11-DEC-21 09:00:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Reported by: AWOS

Nearby AWOS and ASOS reported wind gusts of 40 knots or more near the 9 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.

High Wind in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 11-DEC-21 08:54:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Fort Wayne Int'l Airport reported a 61 mph wind gust during the 11 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.

High Wind in LA PORTE, INDIANA
From 11-DEC-21 07:55:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

INDOT Mesowest site measured 59 mph wind gust at 9:31 AM. La Porte AWOS measured a 51 mph wind gust at 7:55 AM. Frequent gusts of 40 to 50 mph from west and northwest were observed into the early afternoon. These wind gusts resulted in instances of tree damage and subsequent power outages.

Strong Wind in STARKE, INDIANA
From 11-DEC-21 08:35:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 44.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

The AWOS at Starke County Airport measured a 51 mph wind gust after 8:00 AM. Frequent gusts of 40 to 50 mph from west and northwest were observed into the early afternoon. These wind gusts resulted in instances of tree damage and subsequent power outages.

Strong Wind in PULASKI, INDIANA
From 11-DEC-21 08:00:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Reported by: AWOS

The AWOS at nearby Starke County Airport measured a 51 mph wind gust after 8:00 AM. Frequent gusts of 40 to 50 mph from west and northwest were observed into the early afternoon. These wind gusts resulted in instances of tree damage and subsequent power outages.

Strong Wind in WHITE, INDIANA
From 11-DEC-21 08:55:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

White County airport reported a 49 mph wind gust 9 AM. Frequent gusts of 40 to 50 mph from west and northwest were observed into the early afternoon. These wind gusts resulted in instances of tree damage and subsequent power outages.

High Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 11-DEC-21 08:42:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

South Bend Int'l Airport recorded 59 mph wind gust. Frequent gusts of 40 to 50 mph from west and northwest were observed into the early afternoon. These wind gusts resulted in instances of tree damage and subsequent power outages.

Strong Wind in MARSHALL, INDIANA
From 11-DEC-21 07:39:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 44.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

An INDOT  mesowest recorded 51mph wind gust. Frequent gusts of 40 to 50 mph from west and northwest were observed into the early afternoon. These wind gusts resulted in instances of tree damage and subsequent power outages.

Strong Wind in MARSHALL, INDIANA
From 11-DEC-21 08:00:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 44.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Frequent gusts of 40 to 50 mph from west and northwest were observed into the early afternoon at nearby mesonet sites. These wind gusts resulted in instances of tree damage and subsequent power outages.

Strong Wind in CASS, INDIANA
From 11-DEC-21 07:35:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Logansport, Cass County Airport, reported a 55 mph wind gust during the 7 AM hour. Frequent gusts of 40 to 50 mph from west and northwest were observed into the early afternoon. These wind gusts resulted in instances of tree damage and subsequent power outages.

High Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 11-DEC-21 07:51:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Goshen Airport, reported a 59 mph wind gust during the 7 AM hour. Frequent gusts of 40 to 50 mph from west and northwest were observed into the early afternoon. These wind gusts resulted in instances of tree damage and subsequent power outages.

Strong Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 11-DEC-21 09:36:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Equipment at the NWS office reported a 53 mph wind gust during the 9 AM hour. Frequent gusts of 40 to 50 mph from west and northwest were observed into the early afternoon. These wind gusts resulted in instances of tree damage and subsequent power outages.

Strong Wind in WABASH, INDIANA
From 11-DEC-21 09:00:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 46.00 EG
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

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.

Strong Wind in MIAMI, INDIANA
From 11-DEC-21 09:51:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Grissom Airforce Base reported a wind gust of 56 mph during the 9 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.

Strong Wind in GRANT, INDIANA
From 11-DEC-21 10:15:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Grant County Airport reported a wind gust of 43 knots during the 11 AM hour. A wind gust of 42 knots was 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.

Strong Wind in HUNTINGTON, INDIANA
From 11-DEC-21 08:35:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 47.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Huntington County Airport reported a wind gust of 54 mph during the 12 PM hour. A wind gust of 40 knots was observed during the 8 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.

Strong Wind in WHITLEY, INDIANA
From 11-DEC-21 09:00:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a 52 mph wind gust measured on their home equipment during the 12 PM hour. In surrounding areas, wind gusts in excess of 45 MPH began during the 8 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.

High Wind in NOBLE, INDIANA
From 11-DEC-21 08:55:00 to 11-DEC-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Kendallville AWOS reported a 58 mph wind gust during the 8 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.