Scattered thunderstorms formed ahead of a cold front during the heat of the day. Isolated storms produced marginally severe wind and hail for relatively short periods of time.

Hail in JOHNSON, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUL-04 12:21:00 to 06-JUL-04 12:32:00 (CST)
Location: VIENNA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Dime-size hail was reported in Vienna, and quarter-size hail was reported 4 miles east of Vienna.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUL-04 13:57:00 to 06-JUL-04 13:57:00 (CST)
Location: AVA
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Emergency management personnel estimated a wind gust to 60 MPH.

Hail in WILLIAMSON, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUL-04 14:22:00 to 06-JUL-04 14:22:00 (CST)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in WAYNE, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUL-04 14:06:00 to 06-JUL-04 14:10:00 (CST)
Location: BARNHILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Dime to quarter size hail was reported south of Fairfield, including the community of Barnhill.

Hail in WAYNE, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUL-04 14:56:00 to 06-JUL-04 14:56:00 (CST)
Location: BARNHILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm Wind in EDWARDS, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUL-04 14:30:00 to 06-JUL-04 14:30:00 (CST)
Location: BROWNS
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tree limbs and small trees were down across a road.

Hail in WABASH, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUL-04 14:49:00 to 06-JUL-04 15:04:00 (CST)
Location: BELLMONT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm Wind in WABASH, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUL-04 14:53:00 to 06-JUL-04 15:04:00 (CST)
Location: BELLMONT
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Emergency management personnel estimated wind gusts to 60 MPH. In Mount Carmel, a large portion of a tree was blown down, taking down several utility lines. Traffic was detoured around the site. Power was interrupted for many residents for several hours.

Hail in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUL-04 15:11:00 to 06-JUL-04 15:11:00 (CST)
Location: CARMI
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in POPE, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUL-04 15:55:00 to 06-JUL-04 15:55:00 (CST)
Location: GOLCONDA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUL-04 15:30:00 to 06-JUL-04 15:30:00 (CST)
Location: MURPHYSBORO
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 40K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous trees and limbs were blown down, especially in the southwest portion of Murphysboro. Power lines were knocked down by the falling trees. Several houses, one trailer, and at least one vehicle were struck by downed trees and limbs. Some of the trees were large trees more than 100 years old.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUL-04 15:10:00 to 06-JUL-04 15:10:00 (CST)
Location: GRAYVILLE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Dozens of trees were blown down, taking some power lines with them. At least one street was completely blocked by a fallen tree. Another falling tree caused major damage to the roof of a house. A parked sport utility vehicle was heavily damaged by a large tree that landed on it.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUL-04 15:00:00 to 06-JUL-04 15:00:00 (CST)
Location: BENTON
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Five trees, including four large old oak trees, were blown down at a golf course.