June 18, 2026

1 ENE Orchard - Forest Hill The tornado began along Howells Ferry rd near Grider rd as a weak EF-0 bringing down a couple branches resulting in minor damage across two properties. The tornado then continued southeast across Carlisle Dr and strengthened as it approached Central Blvd and Mississippi St. south of Howells Ferry Rd. Several large uprooted hardwood trees were noted within this area with more widespread small to large branches snapped throughout several roads within the community. The tornado then continued east towards Moffett Rd as it likely moved along Moffett before resulting in a few sporadic uprooted trees near a water treatment plant on the north side of Moffett Rd. The tornado likely weakened as it destroyed two businesses signs before dissipating near Northview Dr.

NWS EF Scale: EF1

Part of 2-tornado outbreak on June 18, 2026