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over 200 miles per hour for an EF5.
Original estimates for an F5 (now known to have been too high) were 261-318 mph.
On the Original Fujita scale F5 minimum winds were estimated at 261 mph.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoIf you are using the original Fujita Scale, an F4 is rated at 207-260 MPH. If you are going by the Enhanced Fujita Scale, an EF4 is rated at 166-200 MPH. The difference between the two scales is that the original scale assumes that the estimated for higher degrees of damage on the original scale are overestimated.
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∙ 8y agoEstimated winds for an F3 tornado on the original Fujita scale are 158 to 206 mph. It was later found that this estimate was too high for the damage inflicted by an F3 tornado and so was refined to a range of 135 to 165 mph for an EF3 tornado.
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∙ 11y agoF4 Category Tornado Wind Speed MPH - 207-260 mph (180-226 kt) up to 200mph on the enhanced fajita scale.
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∙ 12y agoEstimated F4 wind speeds were originally defined as 207-260 mph. However, they have since been found to be highly inaccurate.
EF4 estimated winds are now defined as 165-200 mph.
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∙ 11y agoEstimated winds for an F0 tornado are 40-72 mph. However, this was adjusted to 65-85 mph on the more accurate Enhanced Fujita Scale.
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What was the wind speed of the Wichita falls tornado in 1979?
No wind measurements were taken from the Wichita Falls tornado, so the actual wind speed is not known. The tornado was rated F4 based on the severity of the damage it caused, which suggests peak wind speeds in the range of 207-260 mph. However, recent evidence suggests that the original Fujita scale used to rate this tornado may overestimate the wind speeds needed to inflict F3 and higher damage, so winds may not have been quite so fast.
What does a tornado feel like if you touch it?
A tornado is not a solid thing that you can touch, it is a vortex of very fast wind.
How long does an F3 tornado last?
This is no given duration for an F3 tornado. However, generally they are fairly long-lived, typically lasting 20 minutes or so.
What can an f3 tornado do?
An F3 tornado can tear the roof and multiple walls from a well-built house, overturn trains, lift and throw heavy cars, and uproot most trees.
How fast of wind speed does it take to start a tornado?
There is no set wind speed to that qualifies as a tornado, though different scales have minimum estimates ranging from 40mph to 65 mph.
What is the wind speed of an F3 tornado?
Originally the wind speed of an F3 tornado was estimated at 158-206 mph. However this estimated was later found to be too high for the damage inflicted and was lowered to 136-165 mph in an EF3 tornado.
Does a tornado have wind?
A tornado IS wind- very fast winds spinning in a circle.
What was the wind speed in the tornado in Wichita Falls TX in 1958?
No wind measurement was obtained from that tornado. However based on damage analysis the tornado was rated F3. Based on the improved wind estimates of the Enhanced Fujita scale that means the tornado probably had peak winds in the range of 140 to 165 mph.
Can the tornado in 1973 in Brisbane hold trees?
The 1973 Brisbane tornado was an F3. A strong F3 tornado can lift trees into the air.
What was the wind speed of the Wichita falls tornado in 1979?
No wind measurements were taken from the Wichita Falls tornado, so the actual wind speed is not known. The tornado was rated F4 based on the severity of the damage it caused, which suggests peak wind speeds in the range of 207-260 mph. However, recent evidence suggests that the original Fujita scale used to rate this tornado may overestimate the wind speeds needed to inflict F3 and higher damage, so winds may not have been quite so fast.
What does a tornado feel like if you touch it?
A tornado is not a solid thing that you can touch, it is a vortex of very fast wind.
How fast are the wind speeds in a tornado?
depends on size of the tornado anywhere from 65 to over 300 mph.
How fast are wind speeds in a tornado?
depends on size of the tornado anywhere from 65 to over 300 mph.
What is the difference between a tornado or flood?
A Tornado is swirly fast wind, a flood is rising water levels...
How fast can a wind get during a tornado?
The record is around 300 mph.
How long does an F3 tornado last?
This is no given duration for an F3 tornado. However, generally they are fairly long-lived, typically lasting 20 minutes or so.
How fast is an F3 tornado?
On the original Fujita scale winds in the range of 158-206 mph were believed to cause F3 level damage. However, this estimate has since been found to be inaccurate. An the more accurate Enhanced Fujita scale winds for and EF3 tornado are estimated at 136-165 mph.
