A thunderstorm complex moved across portions of central Illinois, during the overnight hours, to the north of a warm front.  These storms produced numerous reports of tree and power line damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, ILLINOIS
From 18-OCT-07 03:30:00 to 18-OCT-07 03:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous tree limbs and power lines were blown down.  Measured gust occurred at Lawrenceville Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, ILLINOIS
From 18-OCT-07 03:32:00 to 18-OCT-07 03:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBINSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, ILLINOIS
From 18-OCT-07 03:55:00 to 18-OCT-07 03:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTINSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGAR, ILLINOIS
From 18-OCT-07 03:59:00 to 18-OCT-07 03:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARIS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, ILLINOIS
From 18-OCT-07 00:40:00 to 18-OCT-07 00:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAPLES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ILLINOIS
From 18-OCT-07 00:50:00 to 18-OCT-07 00:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEREDOSIA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree tops sheared off along a 100 yard path near intersection of highway 104 and 67. Numerous tree limbs and power lines were blown down in Meredosia. Siding was blown off several homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ILLINOIS
From 18-OCT-07 01:05:00 to 18-OCT-07 01:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Route 267 near Winchester blacktop.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 18-OCT-07 01:46:00 to 18-OCT-07 01:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A power line was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
From 18-OCT-07 02:40:00 to 18-OCT-07 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTAMONT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Numerous trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ILLINOIS
From 18-OCT-07 03:00:00 to 18-OCT-07 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A 10 by 12 foot shed was destroyed and a few power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, ILLINOIS
From 18-OCT-07 03:13:00 to 18-OCT-07 03:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHEELER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, ILLINOIS
From 18-OCT-07 03:15:00 to 18-OCT-07 03:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLNEY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous tree limbs and power lines were blown down.