A low pressure system over central Illinois intensified rapidly during the early morning hours of May 11. Winds gusts ranged from 45 to 55 mph across the region. There were widespread reports of tree and power line damage.

Strong Wind in JERSEY, ILLINOIS
From 11-MAY-08 05:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 6.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong Wind in MACOUPIN, ILLINOIS
From 11-MAY-08 05:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 6.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong Wind in MADISON, ILLINOIS
From 11-MAY-08 05:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 6.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong Wind in MARION, ILLINOIS
From 11-MAY-08 05:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in MONROE, ILLINOIS
From 11-MAY-08 05:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong Wind in MONTGOMERY, ILLINOIS
From 11-MAY-08 05:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 47.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in ST. CLAIR, ILLINOIS
From 11-MAY-08 05:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in RANDOLPH, ILLINOIS
From 11-MAY-08 05:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 44.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A 25 year old woman was killed near Sparta along Highway 154 about 10:40 am when a large tree limb struck the windshield of the SUV she was driving. Her 3 year-old son who was in a carseat in the backseat was not hurt.

Strong Wind in ST. CLAIR, ILLINOIS
From 11-MAY-08 05:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in WASHINGTON, ILLINOIS
From 11-MAY-08 05:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in ADAMS, ILLINOIS
From 11-MAY-08 02:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in BROWN, ILLINOIS
From 11-MAY-08 02:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in PIKE, ILLINOIS
From 11-MAY-08 02:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in BOND, ILLINOIS
From 11-MAY-08 05:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong Wind in CALHOUN, ILLINOIS
From 11-MAY-08 05:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong Wind in CLINTON, ILLINOIS
From 11-MAY-08 05:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 6.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong Wind in FAYETTE, ILLINOIS
From 11-MAY-08 05:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 6.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong Wind in GREENE, ILLINOIS
From 11-MAY-08 05:00:00 to 11-MAY-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 6.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement