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How fast do the winds of a tornado go?

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The wind speeds in a tornado vary considerably. The Enhanced Fujita Scale provides estimates of the maximum wind speeds produced by individual tornadoes based on the damage they cause.

EF0: 65-85 mph

EF1: 86- 110 mph

EF2: 111-135 mph

EF3: 136-165 mph

EF4: 166-200 mph

EF5: over 200 mph

In extreme cases winds may gust to more than 300 mph.

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