Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. 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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