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Winds vary widely in tornadoes. The minimum estimated winds for an EF0 tornado are 65 mph while the upper limit for tornado strength is believed to be just over 300 mph.
The majority of tornadoes have winds of 110 mph or less (EF0 and EF1). The tornadoes that cause the most damage have estimated winds over 135 mph (EF3-EF5).
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 11y agoMost tornadoes are technically classified as "weak", with winds in the range of 65-85 mph (EF0). Though, this is still strong enough to cause some damage.
The ones capable of doing major damage, such as tearing apart large sections of houses (EF3+) have winds over 135 mph.
The very strongest and rarest of tornadoes (EF5) have winds over 200 mph, sometimes over 300.
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∙ 12y agoTornado winds rotate depending on the intensity of the Tornado. The fastest winds are around 261-318 mph (F5 tornado). This has been adjusted to just over 200 mph on the more accurate Enhanced Fujita scale, though winds over 300 mph can still occur. The weakest tornadoes have estimated winds of 65 mph.
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∙ 8y agoIf you mean to ask how fast the winds spin in a tornado, it varies. The Enhanced Fujita scale starts winds for an EF0 tornado at 65 mph. In rare instances extremely violent tornadoes may produce winds to over 300 mph.
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∙ 8y agoIt varies widley. Rotational speeds may be as low as 40 mph or as high as 300 mph. Lower values are more common, with winds over 250 mph being exceedingly rare.
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∙ 12y agoIt varies widely, ranging from 65 mph at the weakest to at least 300 mph at the strongest.
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∙ 7y agoIn extreme cases the winds inside a tornado may exceed 300 miles per hour.
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Is a tornado rapid?
Tornadoes produce very fast winds, but they do not necessarily move quickly. Some tornadoes may move at over 60 mph, while others barely move at all.
Do tornadoes have to move?
No. Although nearly all tornadoes move, tornadoes have ocassionally been documented to become stationary.
What direction do tornadoes move in the Midwest?
Tornadoes in the Midwest can move in any direction, but generally travel northeast.
Tornado ground speed?
I believe you are asking how fast tornadoes can travel. This varies. The average tornado moves at 35 miles per hour. Tornadoes may be stationary or may, in very rare cases, move at over 70 mph.
How fast can a massive tornado move?
A tornado typically moves between 25 and 45 miles per hour, however, tornadoes have been known to move up to 70 mph.
Are tornadoes fast?
The winds in tornadoes are fast, but tornadoes themselves do not necessarily move fast. Some tornadoes do move very fast. A few have traveled at over 70 mph. Meanwhile, others have crawled along at less than 10 mph, with some not moving at all. A typical tornado moves at 30 to 35 mph.
How fast can a tornadoes winds move?
Tornadoes can have winds over 300 mph. Tornadoes this strong are extremely rare though.
Is a tornado rapid?
Tornadoes produce very fast winds, but they do not necessarily move quickly. Some tornadoes may move at over 60 mph, while others barely move at all.
How fast do tornadoes get?
really fast
Do tornadoes have to move?
No. Although nearly all tornadoes move, tornadoes have ocassionally been documented to become stationary.
How fast do tornadoes travel on land?
It varies. The average tornado travels at 30-35 mph. However some tornadoes are stationary while others move at over 70 mph.
Do tornadoes usually move from southwest to northwest?
No. Tornadoes usually move from southwest to northeast.
Do water particles move in large circles true or false?
Water particles move in circles
What was ptolemys explanation for why the planets seemed to move at different speeds?
The planets move on little circles that move on bigger circles.
What direction do tornadoes move in the Midwest?
Tornadoes in the Midwest can move in any direction, but generally travel northeast.
What direction do tornadoes most often move toward?
Most tornadoes in the northern hemisphere move to the northeast.
How fast does an tornado wind move?
Most tornadoes have winds in the range of about 65-85 mph. The most damaging tornadoes usually have winds over 165 mph. On rare occasions winds can exceed 300 mph.
