A passing cold front brought strong storms to northern Illinois during the morning of July 26th. While these storms mostly remained sub-severe, they produced several instances of tree and power line damage. One man was also injured when he was reportedly struck by lightning.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUL-23 07:15:00 to 26-JUL-23 07:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACHESNEY PARK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees, tree limbs, and power lines were reported down in Machesney Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUL-23 08:01:00 to 26-JUL-23 08:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAUCONDA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Power lines were downed on US Route 12 near Old McHenry forcing a portion of the road to close and traffic to be rerouted.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUL-23 08:10:00 to 26-JUL-23 08:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIBERTYVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees between 8 and 12 inches in diameter were reported down off of Lake Street in Libertyville.

Lightning in WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUL-23 09:00:00 to 26-JUL-23 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINNEBAGO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A man was injured when he was struck by lightning while visiting a Rockford cemetery. His condition was reported as unknown, but the man was responsive when paramedics arrived on scene.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUL-23 07:00:00 to 26-JUL-23 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOVES PARK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees and tree limbs as large as 5 to 8 inches in diameter, as well as a number of utility poles, were downed on the north side of Rockford and into Loves Park. One home was severely damaged when a large tree limb fell onto the property.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUL-23 08:04:00 to 26-JUL-23 08:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYLVAN LAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Fairfield Road was blocked north of Old McHenry due to downed tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCHENRY, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUL-23 07:40:00 to 26-JUL-23 07:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARENGO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A report came in of a large tree approximately 6 to 8 inches in diameter that had fallen onto power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCHENRY, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUL-23 07:43:00 to 26-JUL-23 07:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODSTOCK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Part of a tree was reported uprooted near Flagg Lane and Hickman Lane in Woodstock.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUL-23 07:53:00 to 26-JUL-23 07:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETITE LAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Power lines were downed on IL Route 59 north of Fox Lake Hills.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUL-23 07:29:00 to 26-JUL-23 07:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: POPLAR GROVE AIRPORT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 60 mph gust was measured at the Poplar Grove Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUL-23 07:30:00 to 26-JUL-23 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIMBERLANE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Photos were shared of a large healthy pine tree near one foot in diameter that had been snapped along with several limbs around 6 inches in diameter.