A Pacific storm is bringing areas of low elevation rain, moderate to heavy mountain snow, and high winds to the Northwest. Strong Santa Ana winds and very dry conditions are producing elevated to critical fire weather conditions in southern California. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible through early Wednesday morning across parts of northeast Texas into western Tennessee. Read More >
Central Illinois
Weather Forecast Office
| Rank | Speed | Direction | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 85 mph | Southwest | July 23, 1975 |
| 2 (tie) | 75 mph | West | September 9, 1991 |
| 2 (tie) | 75 mph | Northwest | July 5, 1953 |
| 4 | 73 mph | West | September 14, 1965 |
| 5 (tie) | 70 mph | Southwest | November 11, 2015 |
| 5 (tie) | 70 mph | Southwest | November 17, 2013 |
| 7 | 69 mph | North | April 26, 1989 |
| 8 | 68 mph | West | March 27, 1991 |
| 9 | 67 mph | West | July 2, 1992 |
| 10 (tie) | 66 mph | Northwest | June 24, 1981 |
| 10 (tie) | 66 mph | North | June 13, 1953 |
| Month | Speed | Direction | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54 mph | South | January 25, 1950 |
| February | 53 mph | Northwest | February 24, 1990 |
| March | 68 mph | West | March 27, 1991 |
| April | 69 mph | North | April 26, 1989 |
| May | 64 mph | Southwest | May 9, 2003 |
| June | 66 mph | Northwest North |
June 24, 1981 June 13, 1953 |
| July | 85 mph | Southwest | July 23, 1975 |
| August | 65 mph | West | August 13, 1956 |
| September | 75 mph | West | September 9, 1991 |
| October | 60 mph | Northwest | October 9, 1958 |
| November | 70 mph | Southwest Southwest |
November 11, 2015 November 17, 2013 |
| December | 61 mph | Northwest | December 4, 2024 |
US Dept of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Weather Service
Central Illinois
1362 State Route 10
Lincoln, IL 62656
217-732-7321 (forecast recording) or 217-732-3089
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