1 thunderstorm wind, as filed by the National Weather Service.
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The Paducah radar (KPAH), 38 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:19 UTC.
1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
A semi trailer rig were blown over on Interstate 57 near Mounds. In Mounds, 25 to 30 trees were blown down, shingles were torn off a few roofs, and windows were blown out. Several roofs were blown off in Mound City.
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Every storm in Illinois in 1999Every state in 1999This day in weather historyWarnings in Illinois, May 1999
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