A strong cold front moved across northern Illinois during the late morning and early afternoon of November 5th with convective showers which produced thunderstorm wind damage and one tornado.  Wind damage from the convection was described as countywide across Ogle, Boone and McHenry Counties.  DuPage Airport measured a peak wind gust to 77 mph.  A handheld anemometer measured a wind gust to 80 mph near Roselle.
High winds caused tree damage both in the early morning of November 5th and then again in the afternoon of November 5th.  A large portion of a roof was blown off an apartment building in Elk Grove Village.  Some trees fell onto vehicles in Chicago.  Peak wind gusts included 62 mph at DuPage Airport; 61 mph at Aurora Municipal Airport; 59 mph at Chicago Midway and Chicago Executive Airports and 58 mph at Waukegan Airport.

High Wind in CENTRAL COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 03:30:00 to 05-NOV-22 04:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High winds developed in the early morning hours of November 5th blowing down trees, tree limbs and a light pole in Chicago.  At least two cars were damaged by falling trees.

Tornado in KENDALL, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 10:06:00 to 05-NOV-22 10:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE ROCK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado with peak winds of 80 mph touched down just south of Galena Road near Little Rock and moved north crossing into Kane County.  Sporadic tree and power line damage occurred along its path.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 10:44:00 to 05-NOV-22 10:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANHATTAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Photos showed at least three utility poles leaning toward the northeast.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENDALL, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 10:11:00 to 05-NOV-22 10:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: YORKVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A photo shared on social media showed siding that had been torn off of a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 10:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 10:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELVIDERE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree damage and power lines blown down were reported across many areas of Boone County.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCHENRY, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 10:45:00 to 05-NOV-22 10:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL LAKE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

About a dozen reports of wind damage were received from the Crystal Lake area, including at least one large tree that fell onto a garage.

Thunderstorm Wind in OGLE, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 09:50:00 to 05-NOV-22 10:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZELHURST
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous reports of tree damage and power lines blown down were received from Ogle County.

High Wind in LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 10:55:00 to 05-NOV-22 11:05:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A box truck was blown off the road at N 32nd Street and Route 251.  Another truck was blown off the road at N 25th Street and Route 251.  The LaSalle County health department trailer was also blown over.

High Wind in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 08:09:00 to 05-NOV-22 08:09:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A membrane roof was lifted off a building on Chase Avenue in Downers Grove.  A heating unit was then twisted and damaged after the roof was compromised.  Gutters which became loose, were blown down the street.

Tornado in KANE, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 10:07:00 to 05-NOV-22 10:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG ROCK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado with peak winds of 80 mph touched down near Little Rock in Kendall County and moved north into Kane County.  The tornado produced sporadic tree and power line damage along its path.  Roof damage occurred to a barn near Jericho Road.  The tornado moved across parts of northwest Big Rock and lifted just north of Route 30.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANE, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 10:21:00 to 05-NOV-22 10:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: AURORA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were multiple reports of tree and power line damage in the Aurora area.  Some of the more significant reports included a 40 inch diameter Locust tree uprooted on Kennsington; a 36 inch diameter tree uprooted on West Downer; two 30 inch diameter trees snapped at the trunk, one on Havenshire Road and the other on Legacy; a 26 inch diameter tree uprooted on East Galena and a 20 inch diameter tree uprooted at Broadway and Washington.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 09:17:00 to 05-NOV-22 09:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: MATTHIESSEN STATE PARK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several large trees were blown down across Ed Hand Highway, south of Route 71.  One of the trees fell onto the engine hood of a car, jamming the driver door near Tip Avenue.  The driver was not injured.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 09:39:00 to 05-NOV-22 09:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: (RFD) ROCKFORD AIRPORT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 09:44:00 to 05-NOV-22 09:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOVES PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Power lines were blown down on Grand Boulevard.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANE, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 10:09:00 to 05-NOV-22 10:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG ROCK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down near Big Rock.

Thunderstorm Wind in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 10:32:00 to 05-NOV-22 10:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DPA) DUPAGE AIRPORT
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 10:43:00 to 05-NOV-22 10:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAROL STREAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A one foot diameter evergreen tree was snapped and blown onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 10:42:00 to 05-NOV-22 10:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANHATTAN
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust to 75 mph was measured near Tyndall Court.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCHENRY, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 10:30:00 to 05-NOV-22 10:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARENGO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power lines were blown down across McHenry County.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 10:50:00 to 05-NOV-22 10:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSELLE
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust to 80 mph was measured with a handheld anemometer near Roselle.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 10:59:00 to 05-NOV-22 10:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ORD) CHICAGO O'HARE AIRPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 11:17:00 to 05-NOV-22 11:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: (UGN) WAUKEGAN AIRPORT
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 11:20:00 to 05-NOV-22 11:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: UPTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust to 60 mph was measured at the Montrose Harbor Light.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 11:15:00 to 05-NOV-22 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINCOLN SQUARE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several tree limbs 4 to 6 inches in diameter were blown down in the 2600 block of West Wilson Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 11:15:00 to 05-NOV-22 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAVENSWOOD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A three foot diameter tree was blown down in the 1500 block of West Wilson Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 11:16:00 to 05-NOV-22 11:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKEVIEW
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree two to three feet in diameter was blown down onto two cars in the 3700 block of Clifton Avenue.

High Wind in CENTRAL COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 13:14:00 to 05-NOV-22 13:14:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust to 59 mph was measured at Chicago Midway Airport.

High Wind in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 13:26:00 to 05-NOV-22 13:26:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust to 62 mph was measured at the DuPage Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 08:54:00 to 05-NOV-22 08:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIXON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree limb damaged a power line in the 500 block of East Bradshaw Street.

High Wind in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 12:54:00 to 05-NOV-22 12:54:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust to 60 mph was measured at the DuPage Airport.

High Wind in LAKE, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 13:08:00 to 05-NOV-22 13:08:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust to 58 mph was measured at the Waukegan Airport.

High Wind in LAKE, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 14:34:00 to 05-NOV-22 14:34:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust to 58 mph was measured at the Waukegan Airport.

High Wind in NORTHERN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 16:57:00 to 05-NOV-22 16:57:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust to 59 mph was measured at the Chicago Executive Airport.

High Wind in EASTERN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 14:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A photo shared on social media showed a large healthy tree, likely two feet in diameter snapped at its base near Parker Road and 143rd Street near Homer Glen.

High Wind in KANE, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 13:43:00 to 05-NOV-22 13:43:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust to 61 mph was measured at the Aurora Municipal Airport.

High Wind in MCHENRY, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 08:30:00 to 05-NOV-22 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree was blown down on Queen Anne Road northeast of Woodstock.

High Wind in NORTHERN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 09:30:00 to 05-NOV-22 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large section of roofing was blown off an apartment building at the Willow Crossing Apartment complex in Elk Grove Village.  Large pieces of the roof fell onto at least two cars.  Dozens of residents of the building were evacuated but no injuries were reported.

High Wind in IROQUOIS, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 09:55:00 to 05-NOV-22 09:55:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The roof of a funeral home on Oak Street in Watseka was damaged when high winds lifted the awning and pushed on the wall of the building.  The parapet wall on the main roof was damaged.  No injuries were reported.

High Wind in LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 03:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down on Dee Bennett Road and another tree was blown down along Route 52, both in LaSalle County.

High Wind in IROQUOIS, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 06:41:00 to 05-NOV-22 06:41:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A photo of a large tree blown down in a yard in Beaverville was shared on social media.

High Wind in KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS
From 05-NOV-22 10:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A photo shared on social media showed a portion of the west wall of a brick building that collapsed at the corner of East Court Street and St. Joseph Avenue.