Severe Thunderstorm Threat From the Central Plains to the Northeast; Extreme HeatRisk for the East Coast

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible from the central Plains to the Northeast through this evening. Widespread damaging winds are the primary threat but hail and a tornado or two is also possible. Extremely dangerous heat continues across the Eastern U.S. Warm overnight low temperatures will provide little to no relief. Read More >

April 20, 1986
Counties: Cumberland
F-scale: F3
Deaths: 0
Injuries: 2
Path width:
Path length: 3 miles
Time: 4:45pm
Grazulis narrative: Two farms were struck, and one was completely destroyed three miles north of Burkesville. A couple was hurt in their destroyed homes. The woman was badly cut by glass, and her husband was caught between fireplace bricks and a collapsed wall. The roof of the house was set down three miles away. A barn "exploded", killing thirty chickens. A satellite dish was blown about a mile. Large pieces of tin roofing were twisted around trees and wadded up into balls.
Noted discrepancies: SPC and NCDC list a path width of 400 yards, Grazulis says 100 yards. Grazulis lists this storm at 5:45pm.

April 20, 1986
Counties: Cumberland
F-scale: F1
Deaths:
Injuries:
Path width:
Path length:
Time: 5:10pm
Notes: Storm Data says this tornado struck Bakerton (touching down on the southwest side of town) and lifted at the Adair County line after following Little Renox Creek.