An upper-level disturbance associated with previous convection over the Plains triggered showers and thunderstorms across central Illinois during the afternoon and evening of July 26th.  Some of the storms along the leading edge of a stratiform rain area intensified and produced gusty winds of around 60 mph.  Scattered wind damage was reported along and east of a Clinton to Olney line.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUL-14 16:05:00 to 26-JUL-14 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAHOMET
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown into power lines in Mahomet.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLES, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUL-14 16:06:00 to 26-JUL-14 16:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: MATTOON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE WITT, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUL-14 15:53:00 to 26-JUL-14 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIRKBECK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and tree branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE WITT, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUL-14 15:57:00 to 26-JUL-14 16:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 11.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree and several tree branches were blown down about 7 miles east of Clinton.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE WITT, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUL-14 15:57:00 to 26-JUL-14 16:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: FULLERTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE WITT, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUL-14 16:05:00 to 26-JUL-14 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMER CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down in Farmer City.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUL-14 16:14:00 to 26-JUL-14 16:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: URBANA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 22.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down in Mount Hope Cemetery in Urbana.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUL-14 16:15:00 to 26-JUL-14 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: URBANA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 9.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees and large tree branches were blown down near Florida and Orchard in Urbana.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUL-14 16:40:00 to 26-JUL-14 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTINSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two one-foot diameter poplar trees were blown down in Martinsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUL-14 16:43:00 to 26-JUL-14 16:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOMER ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A tree was snapped off at the ground.  Another tree was uprooted and several branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUL-14 16:50:00 to 26-JUL-14 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHALL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several tree branches were blown down in Marshall.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUL-14 17:05:00 to 26-JUL-14 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GEORGETOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was blown down blocking Route 1 just south of Georgetown.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUL-14 17:05:00 to 26-JUL-14 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto 1800E near Morey Chapel just south of Westville.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUL-14 17:05:00 to 26-JUL-14 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 24.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down in Westville.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUL-14 17:50:00 to 26-JUL-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLNEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto power lines causing a power outage across parts of Olney.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUL-14 18:00:00 to 26-JUL-14 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous tree branches were blown down northeast of Claremont.