Power Outage in Sullivan, IL

Numerous tree branches and power lines were blown down.

Several trees were blown over. Large tree branches were snapped and power lines were downed as well.

Several trees and power poles were blown over.

Westerly winds increased to around 40mph with gusts of 50-60mph. A few large tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

Trees were blown down into power lines in Sullivan.

A power line was blown down in Sullivan.

Six power lines were blown down north of Sullivan.

An old grain bin was blown into power lines about 2 miles northeast of Windsor.

Weather observers across Moultrie County reported snowfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting to between 40 and 50 mph created whiteout conditions from 1100 to 1500 CST. Snow-covered roads and poor visibility due to falling and blowing snow contributed to numerous traffic accidents across the county. In addition, many trees and power lines were blown down, resulting in scattered power outages.

A tornado touched down in an open field about 3 miles NE of Lovington at 12:30 PM CST, then tracked northeastward and crossed into Douglas County about 5 miles north of Arthur at 12:37 PM CST. Major roof damage occurred to 8 homes, while 1 garage was destroyed and 17 outbuildings were severely damaged. Numerous trees and power poles were snapped.

A tornado touched down in an open field about 3 miles NE of Lovington at 12:30 PM CST, then tracked northeastward and crossed into Douglas County about 5 miles north of Arthur at 12:37 PM CST. Major roof damage occurred to 8 homes, while 1 garage was destroyed and 17 outbuildings were severely damaged. Numerous trees and power poles were snapped.

Farm equipment and a truck were blown over in Sullivan. Several trees and power lines were knocked down as well.

Four power poles were blown down along Illinois Route 133 about 3 miles west of Arthur. People were trapped in cars by the downed lines: however, no injuries were reported.

Several power poles were blown over at a 45 degree angle at IL 121 and County Road 1675 East.

Numerous trees and power lines blown down.

Numerous trees and power lines blown down.

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees and power lines, mainly in the northern half of the county.

Numerous power lines were blown down countywide.

Several trees and power lines were blown down in town.

Several power lines were blown down.