Scattered thunderstorms developed across eastern Illinois during the afternoon of August 3rd producing wind damage.  A 13 year old girl was struck by lightning in Chicago as the thunderstorms developed.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 03-AUG-22 12:50:00 to 03-AUG-22 12:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVONDALE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Multiple trees were blown down in Avondale.  One tree fell onto a house, damaging the roof.  Another tree fell onto power lines.  A tree 3 to 4 feet in diameter was snapped at its base and fell onto several cars.

Thunderstorm Wind in IROQUOIS, ILLINOIS
From 03-AUG-22 13:14:00 to 03-AUG-22 13:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLIFTON
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A private weather station measured a wind gust to 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 03-AUG-22 13:17:00 to 03-AUG-22 13:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOMER GLEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree limbs were blown down on power lines and a shed.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 03-AUG-22 12:25:00 to 03-AUG-22 12:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOKENA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree limbs and debris were blown down near 187th Street.

Hail in LAKE, ILLINOIS
From 03-AUG-22 12:24:00 to 03-AUG-22 12:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MUNDELEIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 03-AUG-22 12:20:00 to 03-AUG-22 12:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA GRANGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree limbs were blown down into a roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENDALL, ILLINOIS
From 03-AUG-22 12:33:00 to 03-AUG-22 12:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: YORKVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENDALL, ILLINOIS
From 03-AUG-22 12:35:00 to 03-AUG-22 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: YORKVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large trees were blown down along Route 71, east of Winding Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, ILLINOIS
From 03-AUG-22 12:40:00 to 03-AUG-22 12:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAUKEGAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down on Lewis Avenue north of Washington Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 03-AUG-22 12:41:00 to 03-AUG-22 12:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: UPTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A photo showed a small tree snapped near its base at the intersection of Montrose Avenue and Lake Shore Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 03-AUG-22 12:40:00 to 03-AUG-22 12:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: IRVING PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 12 inch diameter tree was uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 03-AUG-22 12:43:00 to 03-AUG-22 12:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEGER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were uprooted and large tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, ILLINOIS
From 03-AUG-22 12:42:00 to 03-AUG-22 12:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHWOOD
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust to 59 mph was measured.  A large tree fell onto power lines with a utility pole bent over.

Lightning in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 03-AUG-22 12:54:00 to 03-AUG-22 12:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARFIELD PARK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 13 year old girl was struck by lightning while exploring the outdoor gardens at the Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago.  The lightning either struck the girl or the lightning hit the ground near where she was standing.  The girl was taken to the hospital in critical condition.  She was released from the hospital several days later.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 03-AUG-22 12:33:00 to 03-AUG-22 12:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOGAN SQUARE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The top of a tree was snapped off and fell onto a parked car.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 03-AUG-22 12:56:00 to 03-AUG-22 12:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYNWOOD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down in a yard.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS
From 03-AUG-22 13:10:00 to 03-AUG-22 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUN RIVER TERRACE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS
From 03-AUG-22 13:00:00 to 03-AUG-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANKAKEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down at Interstate 57 and the Court Street exit.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS
From 03-AUG-22 12:55:00 to 03-AUG-22 12:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANKAKEE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple large trees were blown down onto roadways.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS
From 03-AUG-22 12:54:00 to 03-AUG-22 12:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST KANKAKEE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Twenty five large trees were blown down across Small Memorial Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS
From 03-AUG-22 13:04:00 to 03-AUG-22 13:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST KANKAKEE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A light pole was bent and several tree limbs 3 to 6 inches in diameter were blown down.  Winds were estimated to 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 03-AUG-22 12:15:00 to 03-AUG-22 12:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: COUNTRYSIDE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous four inch diameter tree limbs were blown down.  Some tree limbs fell onto a car and a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 03-AUG-22 12:39:00 to 03-AUG-22 12:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAVENSWOOD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 03-AUG-22 12:20:00 to 03-AUG-22 12:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW LENOX
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down across northern portions of New Lenox.  Some trees were uprooted.  Some of the hardest hit areas were subdivisions along Parker Road, south of Route 6.  One large tree crushed a deck and a garage.  Another large evergreen tree, 40 to 50 feet tall, fell onto a house in the 100 block of Wood Street causing damage to the roof and gutters.  Several large tree limbs were blown down in the Cedar Road and Francis Road area.  Two semi trucks were blown over on Interstate 80 near Interstate 355.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 03-AUG-22 12:28:00 to 03-AUG-22 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: IRVING PARK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Many tree limbs 4 to 6 inches in diameter were blown down with multiple roads closed or impassible.  Large tree limbs were blown down at the corner of Avers Avenue and Roscoe Street.