A convective complex moved southeast across western and southern Illinois.  There were numerous reports of damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOND, ILLINOIS
From 05-SEP-12 08:40:00 to 05-SEP-12 08:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MULBERRY GROVE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down a large oak tree briefly blocking Illinois Route 140.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, ILLINOIS
From 05-SEP-12 08:55:00 to 05-SEP-12 08:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST ELMO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds blew down a power pole north of St. Elmo blocking the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, ILLINOIS
From 05-SEP-12 09:00:00 to 05-SEP-12 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUFF CITY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down several large trees just north of Bluff City.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, ILLINOIS
From 05-SEP-12 09:30:00 to 05-SEP-12 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous large tree limbs around Columbia.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, ILLINOIS
From 05-SEP-12 05:12:00 to 05-SEP-12 05:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIMA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds snapped an aluminum flag pole.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, ILLINOIS
From 05-SEP-12 05:26:00 to 05-SEP-12 05:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: (UIN)QUINCY MUNI ARP
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in MACOUPIN, ILLINOIS
From 05-SEP-12 07:05:00 to 05-SEP-12 07:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: GIRARD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees in Girard and snapped a power pole off at its base in Nilwood, knocking out power to the town.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ILLINOIS
From 05-SEP-12 07:35:00 to 05-SEP-12 07:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYMOND
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A line of thunderstorms moved through the area.  In Raymond, a gutter was torn off of a house and numerous large tree limbs were blown down.  In Litchfield, several large trees were blown down as well as several power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOND, ILLINOIS
From 05-SEP-12 08:10:00 to 05-SEP-12 08:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SORENTO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down a couple of large trees blocking roads in Sorento.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ILLINOIS
From 05-SEP-12 08:15:00 to 05-SEP-12 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COFFEEN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees and power lines in Coffeen.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, ILLINOIS
From 05-SEP-12 08:30:00 to 05-SEP-12 08:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAMSEY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous large trees, tree limbs and power lines from Ramsey to about 5 miles south of Ramsey.  One tree fell on top of a roof, but only caused minor shingle damage.  Part of the roof of a mobile home was ripped off in town and a large pine tree caused major roof damage to a home in town.  A large antenna was blown over south of Ramsey.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, ILLINOIS
From 05-SEP-12 08:35:00 to 05-SEP-12 08:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRESSOR
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down a couple of trees and power lines about halfway between Ramsey and Wrights Corner.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ILLINOIS
From 05-SEP-12 07:40:00 to 05-SEP-12 07:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WITT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large trees, numerous tree limbs and several power lines were blown down in Witt, Irving and Hillsboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACOUPIN, ILLINOIS
From 05-SEP-12 07:45:00 to 05-SEP-12 07:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAUNTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees in Staunton.