Damaging Wind in Illinois, June 14, 2018

Name: Damaging Wind in Illinois, June 14, 2018
Start: 2018-06-14T19:30
End: 2018-06-14T19:30
Location: Illinois

June 14, 2018 · NWS PAH · 1 event in 1 county or zone

A large cluster of thunderstorms moved south-southeast down the Mississippi River Valley during the evening hours. The cluster intensified to severe levels for a short time.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $4,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 1

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS PAH wrote it up.

A large cluster of thunderstorms moved south-southeast down the Mississippi River Valley during the evening hours. The cluster intensified to severe levels for a short time. The persistent cluster of storms moved into a very favorable air mass, with dew points in the mid to upper 70's and strong instability. The storms produced locally strong winds. Low wind shear inhibited the formation of a longer-lived, more organized severe event.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Paducah, KY wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 14, 3:32 PM CST, 3 hours 58 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 14, 3:32 PM CST, 3 hours 58 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Paducah KY
432 PM CDT Thu Jun 14 2018

.UPDATE...
Issued at 431 PM CDT Thu Jun 14 2018

Updated Aviation discussion for 00Z TAF Issuance.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Tonight through Sunday night) Issued at 300 PM CDT
Thu Jun 14 2018

Main forecast story in the short term lies with the building heat
as we head toward and into the weekend. Large scale mid/upper
level ridge will align itself along much of the MS and lower OH
River Valleys during most of the short term. Surface dew points in
the 70-75 range will combine with afternoon temps into the
lower/mid 90s to produce heat index values from 100 to 104 some
areas on Friday, esp se MO/far sw IL/far wrn KY. Heat indices from
100 to 105 will then spread farther n/e across the forecast area
on Saturday and Sunday. It appears that heat advisories will
probably be needed over the weekend as many should be headed out
of doors with the low/no precip forecast in place. In addition, it
is quite early in the season for this type of heat, and many folk
may not be quite acclimated to such heat yet.

.LONG TERM...(Monday through Thursday)
Issued at 300 PM CDT Thu Jun 14 2018

The upper ridge should begin to break down and sink to the south
into the Gulf states region early next week. This should ease the
main heat wave in our area, and will bring our forecast region
closer to the mid level westerlies. The flow may become a bit
more nwly with time as a H50 ridge builds in over the nrn Plains
once the remnants of "Bud" make their way through that region.
This should allow for a sfc front to work its way south
toward/possibly into the region by the mid week time frame and
bring our next decent shot at at least some sct
shower/thunderstorm activity.

&&

.AVIATION...
Issued at 431 PM CDT Thu Jun 14 2018

Latest HRRR carries scntl MO convection and potentially impacts
KCGI/KPAH terminals later this evening. However, we'll monitor
trends as HRRR has handled overall well but been a little overdone
on its radar coverage/solutions. Patchy fog is possible again late
tonight all sites, with daytime cu potential in low VFR range for
tmrw.

&&

.PAH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IL...None.
MO...None.
IN...None.
KY...None.
&&

Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 14, 2:19 PM CST, 5 hours 11 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Paducah KY
319 PM CDT Thu Jun 14 2018

ILZ075>078-080>094-INZ081-082-085>088-KYZ001>022-MOZ076-086-087-
100-107>112-114-152030-
Jefferson-Wayne IL-Edwards-Wabash-Perry IL-Franklin-Hamilton-
White-Jackson-Williamson-Saline-Gallatin-Union-Johnson-Pope-
Hardin-Alexander-Pulaski-Massac-Gibson-Pike-Posey-Vanderburgh-
Warrick-Spencer-Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle-Ballard-McCracken-Graves-
Livingston-Marshall-Calloway-Crittenden-Lyon-Trigg-Caldwell-
Union KY-Webster-Hopkins-Christian-Henderson-Daviess-McLean-
Muhlenberg-Todd-Perry MO-Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-Wayne MO-Carter-
Ripley-Butler-Stoddard-Scott-Mississippi-New Madrid-
319 PM CDT Thu Jun 14 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern
Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast
Missouri.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Heat indices will peak around 100 degrees over southeast Missouri,
far west Kentucky and the southern tip of Illinois on Friday. It
will be even hotter over the weekend, with maximum heat index
values 100 to 105 degrees across the entire four state area.

There is a chance of thunderstorms next Monday through Wednesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation should not be needed.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 14, 2:38 PM CST, 4 hours 52 minutes before

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KY
338 PM CDT Thu Jun 14 2018

ILZ075>078-080>094-INZ081-082-085>088-KYZ001>022-MOZ076-086-087-
100-107>112-114-150930-
JEFFERSON-WAYNE IL-EDWARDS-WABASH-PERRY IL-FRANKLIN-HAMILTON-
WHITE-JACKSON-WILLIAMSON-SALINE-GALLATIN-UNION-JOHNSON-POPE-
HARDIN-ALEXANDER-PULASKI-MASSAC-GIBSON-PIKE-POSEY-VANDERBURGH-
WARRICK-SPENCER-FULTON-HICKMAN-CARLISLE-BALLARD-MCCRACKEN-GRAVES-
LIVINGSTON-MARSHALL-CALLOWAY-CRITTENDEN-LYON-TRIGG-CALDWELL-
UNION KY-WEBSTER-HOPKINS-CHRISTIAN-HENDERSON-DAVIESS-MCLEAN-
MUHLENBERG-TODD-PERRY MO-BOLLINGER-CAPE GIRARDEAU-WAYNE MO-CARTER-
RIPLEY-BUTLER-STODDARD-SCOTT-MISSISSIPPI-NEW MADRID-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MOUNT VERNON, FAIRFIELD, ALBION,
MOUNT CARMEL, PINCKNEYVILLE, WEST FRANKFORT, MCLEANSBORO, CARMI,
CARBONDALE, MURPHYSBORO, HERRIN, HARRISBURG, SHAWNEETOWN,
JONESBORO, VIENNA, GOLCONDA, ELIZABETHTOWN, CAIRO, MOUND CITY,
METROPOLIS, FORT BRANCH, PETERSBURG, POSEYVILLE, EVANSVILLE,
BOONVILLE, ROCKPORT, HICKMAN, CLINTON, BARDWELL, WICKLIFFE,
PADUCAH, MAYFIELD, SMITHLAND, BENTON, MURRAY, MARION, EDDYVILLE,
CADIZ, PRINCETON, MORGANFIELD, DIXON, MADISONVILLE, HOPKINSVILLE,
HENDERSON, OWENSBORO, CALHOUN, GREENVILLE, ELKTON, PERRYVILLE,
MARBLE HILL, CAPE GIRARDEAU, JACKSON, PIEDMONT, VAN BUREN,
DONIPHAN, POPLAR BLUFF, BLOOMFIELD, SIKESTON, CHARLESTON,
AND NEW MADRID
338 PM CDT Thu Jun 14 2018

...Heat Index Readings to Surge this Weekend...

Temperatures in the lower and mid 90s this weekend will combine
with very humid conditions to push afternoon heat indices up into
the 100 to 105 range at many locations across the quad state
region. Heat index reading over 100 are likely to be present for
several hours both days. Consequently, heat advisories may be
required in future forecasts.

Though the high heat and humidity will not be as widespread on
Friday, several locations in southeast Missouri, far western
Kentucky and southwest Illinois will once again experience
afternoon heat indices up around 100 degrees or so.

Those with outdoor activities Friday, and especially this weekend,
should plan to wear light-weight and light-colored clothing if
possible. Take frequent breaks from the heat in the shade or
preferably an air conditioned location. Remember to bring along
and drink plenty of non-alcoholic beverages. Make sure pets have
adequate shade and fresh water.

&&

LAT...LON 3763 8695 3755 8705 3747 8711 3748 8713
      3746 8711 3738 8710 3736 8713 3734 8714
      3732 8711 3737 8708 3737 8704 3732 8699
      3729 8698 3727 8755 3776 8765 3775 8692
      3763 8691
TIME...MOT...LOC 0351Z 345DEG 17KT 3760 8727

MEFFERT

Special weather statement, Jun 14, 3:40 PM CST, 3 hours 50 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
440 PM CDT THU JUN 14 2018

MOZ110>112-114-142230-
Stoddard MO-New Madrid MO-Scott MO-Mississippi MO-
440 PM CDT THU JUN 14 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR WEST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI...SOUTH
CENTRAL SCOTT...NORTHEASTERN NEW MADRID AND EAST CENTRAL STODDARD
COUNTIES UNTIL 530 PM CDT...

At 439 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Morehouse, or near Sikeston, with little discernable movement.

Dime size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Sikeston, Miner, Morehouse, Matthews, Canalou and Farrenburg.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3668 8972 3692 8982 3694 8947 3669 8936
TIME...MOT...LOC 2139Z 112DEG 5KT 3684 8963

07

Special weather statement, Jun 14, 5:08 PM CST, 2 hours 22 minutes before

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KY
608 PM CDT Thu Jun 14 2018

ILZ075>078-080>094-INZ081-082-085>088-KYZ001>022-MOZ076-086-087-
100-107>112-114-151000-
JEFFERSON-WAYNE IL-EDWARDS-WABASH-PERRY IL-FRANKLIN-HAMILTON-
WHITE-JACKSON-WILLIAMSON-SALINE-GALLATIN-UNION-JOHNSON-POPE-
HARDIN-ALEXANDER-PULASKI-MASSAC-GIBSON-PIKE-POSEY-VANDERBURGH-
WARRICK-SPENCER-FULTON-HICKMAN-CARLISLE-BALLARD-MCCRACKEN-GRAVES-
LIVINGSTON-MARSHALL-CALLOWAY-CRITTENDEN-LYON-TRIGG-CALDWELL-
UNION KY-WEBSTER-HOPKINS-CHRISTIAN-HENDERSON-DAVIESS-MCLEAN-
MUHLENBERG-TODD-PERRY MO-BOLLINGER-CAPE GIRARDEAU-WAYNE MO-CARTER-
RIPLEY-BUTLER-STODDARD-SCOTT-MISSISSIPPI-NEW MADRID-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MOUNT VERNON, FAIRFIELD, ALBION,
MOUNT CARMEL, PINCKNEYVILLE, WEST FRANKFORT, MCLEANSBORO, CARMI,
CARBONDALE, MURPHYSBORO, HERRIN, HARRISBURG, SHAWNEETOWN,
JONESBORO, VIENNA, GOLCONDA, ELIZABETHTOWN, CAIRO, MOUND CITY,
METROPOLIS, FORT BRANCH, PETERSBURG, POSEYVILLE, EVANSVILLE,
BOONVILLE, ROCKPORT, HICKMAN, CLINTON, BARDWELL, WICKLIFFE,
PADUCAH, MAYFIELD, SMITHLAND, BENTON, MURRAY, MARION, EDDYVILLE,
CADIZ, PRINCETON, MORGANFIELD, DIXON, MADISONVILLE, HOPKINSVILLE,
HENDERSON, OWENSBORO, CALHOUN, GREENVILLE, ELKTON, PERRYVILLE,
MARBLE HILL, CAPE GIRARDEAU, JACKSON, PIEDMONT, VAN BUREN,
DONIPHAN, POPLAR BLUFF, BLOOMFIELD, SIKESTON, CHARLESTON,
AND NEW MADRID
608 PM CDT Thu Jun 14 2018

...Heat Index Readings to Surge this Weekend...

Temperatures in the lower and mid 90s this weekend will combine
with very humid conditions to push afternoon heat indices up into
the 100 to 105 range at many locations across the quad state
region. Heat index reading over 100 are likely to be present for
several hours both days. Consequently, heat advisories may be
required in future forecasts.

Though the high heat and humidity will not be as widespread on
Friday, several locations in southeast Missouri, far western
Kentucky and southwest Illinois will once again experience
afternoon heat indices up around 100 degrees or so.

Those with outdoor activities Friday, and especially this weekend,
should plan to wear light-weight and light-colored clothing if
possible. Take frequent breaks from the heat in the shade or
preferably an air conditioned location. Remember to bring along
and drink plenty of non-alcoholic beverages. Make sure pets have
adequate shade and fresh water.

&&

Special weather statement, Jun 14, 7:19 PM CST, 11 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
819 PM CDT THU JUN 14 2018

MOZ076-086-100-150200-
Wayne MO-Bollinger MO-Perry MO-
819 PM CDT THU JUN 14 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BOLLINGER...SOUTHWESTERN PERRY
AND NORTHEASTERN WAYNE COUNTIES UNTIL 900 PM CDT...

At 818 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms over
Patton, or 12 miles northwest of Marble Hill, moving southeast at 25
mph.

Half inch hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Marble Hill, Patton, Alliance, Cascade, Leopold, Grassy,
Sedgewickville, Zalma and Glenallen.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may
lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through
flooded roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3732 9030 3732 9014 3761 9014 3762 8980
      3760 8981 3760 8986 3713 8987 3713 8996
      3705 8996 3706 8999 3704 9000 3704 9015
      3705 9043
TIME...MOT...LOC 0118Z 313DEG 20KT 3745 9009

07

The radar

The Paducah radar (KPAH), 111 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 01:28 UTC.

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Event by event

1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: June 14, 7:30 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, Ava
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $4,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.880, -89.500

Several trees were down in the Ava area.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind: Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

The same day elsewhere

Every storm in Illinois in 2018 Every state in 2018 This day in weather history Warnings in Illinois, June 2018

Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 756693.