Very strong and gusty winds developed during the morning hours of February 24th and continued into the evening hours.  Wind gusts between 55 mph and 65 mph were common during this time period which resulted in numerous tree limbs and power lines being blown down.  Some roof damage and uprooted trees were also reported.  In Will County, a semi truck was blown over near the intersection of Ridge Road and Route 126 and another semi truck was blown over on Interstate 57 at the Peotone exit.  In LaSalle County, a semi truck was blown over on Interstate 39 at mile marker 61, blocking both northbound lanes.  In Kankakee County, an entire gas station canopy was blown over near Bradley.  In Ogle County, part of a roof was blown onto Route 38 near Rochelle.  Peak wind gusts included 64 mph near Bolingbrook, Harvard and at the Aurora/Sugar Grove Airport (ARR); 63 mph three miles east of Antioch; 62 mph in Wheeling; 60 mph at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD); 60 mph in Sycamore and at the Peru Airport (VYS); 59 mph at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW); 58 mph at Dupage Airport (DPA) and 58 mph at Morris Airport (C09).

High Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 24-FEB-19 08:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in KANE, ILLINOIS
From 24-FEB-19 08:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 24-FEB-19 08:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 24-FEB-19 08:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High Wind in GRUNDY, ILLINOIS
From 24-FEB-19 07:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in DE KALB, ILLINOIS
From 24-FEB-19 07:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High Wind in LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
From 24-FEB-19 07:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in LAKE, ILLINOIS
From 24-FEB-19 08:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High Wind in MCHENRY, ILLINOIS
From 24-FEB-19 08:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High Wind in KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS
From 24-FEB-19 08:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High Wind in OGLE, ILLINOIS
From 24-FEB-19 07:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in KENDALL, ILLINOIS
From 24-FEB-19 08:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High Wind in LEE, ILLINOIS
From 24-FEB-19 07:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Wind in BOONE, ILLINOIS
From 24-FEB-19 07:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High Wind in WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS
From 24-FEB-19 07:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public