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 | 98 mph | West | June 14, 1957 |
| 2 | 76 mph | Southwest | November 29, 1975 |
| 3 (tie) | 74 mph | Northeast | April 19, 2002 |
| 3 (tie) | 74 mph | Southwest | December 1, 2018 |
| 5 | 73 mph | Southwest | July 13, 1962 |
| 6 | 72 mph | Southwest | December 15, 1971 |
| 7 | 71 mph | Southwest | March 27, 1991 |
| 8 | 69 mph | West | August 16, 1987 |
| 9 | 68 mph | West | May 30, 2008 |
| Month | Speed | Direction | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65 mph | Southwest | January 28, 1949 |
| February | 64 mph | Southwest | February 20, 2014 |
| March | 71 mph | Southwest | March 27, 1991 |
| April | 74 mph | Northeast | April 19, 2002 |
| May | 68 mph | West | May 30, 2008 |
| June | 98 mph | West | June 14, 1957 |
| July | 73 mph | Southwest | July 13, 1962 |
| August | 69 mph | West | August 16, 1987 |
| September | 61 mph | Southwest | September 28, 1972 |
| October | 53 mph | Southwest | October 17, 1988 |
| November | 76 mph | Southwest | November 29, 1975 |
| December | 74 mph | Southwest | December 1, 2018 |
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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