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What is a wind strength?

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15y ago
Updated: 3/26/2022

Tornadoes vary widely intensity. Winds can range from 65 mph to over 300 mph

Most tornadoes are weak, with winds of 65 to 85 mph. The greatest amount of damage is caused by the strongest 5% of tornadoes, with winds over 135 mph. Fewer than .1% of tornadoes have winds over 200 mph.

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