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Here are the wind estimates for the Fujita scale categories

F0: 40-72 mph

F1: 73-112 mph

F2: 113-157 mph

F3: 158-206 mph

F4: 207-261 mph

F5: 261-318 mph

F6: 319-379 mph

Note that the F6 category is entirely theoretical and is not actually used in practice. Since actual ratings are based on damage, and since F5 damage is complete destruction, no tornado can ever be rated higher than F5.

These wind speeds are estimates meant to correspond with different damage levels that have since been found to be inaccurate. They have since been corrected as follows:

EF0: 65-85 mph

EF1: 86-110 mph

EF2: 111-135 mph

EF3: 136-165 mph

EF4: 166-200 mph

EF5: over 200 mph.

While the wind speed estimates have been adjusted for each category, the degree of damage remains the same.

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