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Estimated winds for an F2 tornado on the original Fujita scale are 113 to 157 mph. It was later found that this estimate was not quite right for the damage inflicted by an F2 tornado and so was refined to a range of 111 to 135 mph for an EF2 tornado.

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What is a F2 tornado wind speed?

Wind speed estimates of an F2 tornado range from 113 to 157 mph. This was later adjusted to 111-135 mph for an EF2


How fast of wind speed does it take to start a tornado?

Tornadoes typically form in severe thunderstorms when there is a significant change in wind speed and direction, known as wind shear. Wind speeds in a tornado can range from 65 mph to over 200 mph, with faster winds associated with more violent tornadoes.


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.


How fast does wind blow in a tornado?

Wind speeds in a tornado can range from 65 mph to over 300 mph (105 km/h to 480 km/h), with some of the most intense tornadoes exhibiting wind speeds over 200 mph (320 km/h). The speed of wind in a tornado can vary depending on the strength and size of the tornado.


Which direction will the wind blow when a tornado is near?

That varies. If you are close enough to be in the area of the tornado's inflow then the wind will blow almost directly towards the tornado, perhaps a little to the right of that direction. In that case the wind direction will depend on where the tornado is relative to you. If you are beyond the inflow area for the tornado, then nothing about the wind direction would indicate the approaching tornado.

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What is a F2 tornado wind speed?

Wind speed estimates of an F2 tornado range from 113 to 157 mph. This was later adjusted to 111-135 mph for an EF2


Does a tornado have wind?

A tornado IS wind- very fast winds spinning in a circle.


What miles per hour is a F2 tornado?

Wind estimates for an F2 tornado on the original Fujita scale are 113-157 mph. This was later found to be inaccurate and was changed to 111-135 mph for an EF2 tornado.


What is an F2 tornado?

F2 is a rating on the Fujita scale, which assess tornado intensity based on damage. The scale runs from F0 at the weakest to F5 at the strongest. F2 indicates a strong tornado (most tornadoes are F0 or F1) that can tear the roof from a well-built house and lift cars off the ground.


What can an f2 tornado do?

An F2 tornado can tear the roof from a well built house and completely destroy a trailer.


How fast are the 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 are wind speeds in a tornado?

depends on size of the tornado anywhere from 65 to over 300 mph.


Is 19 people injured bad for an f2 tornado?

Yes, on average an F2 tornado injures only 1 or 2 people


What was the scale on the tornado in Vaughn?

The Vaughn, Ontario tornado of 2009 was an F2.


How fast the winds blow in a tornado is called the tornadoes?

The speed of the winds in a tornado is called the tornado's wind speed. It is usually measured using the Enhanced Fujita (EF) scale, which categorizes tornadoes based on the estimated wind speed. The wind speed can vary greatly depending on the tornado's intensity, with stronger tornadoes having faster wind speeds.


Can an F2 tornado tear apart trees and buildings?

Trees can be largely torn apart by an F2 tornado but most buildings will remain standing. An F2 tornado will remove the roof from a typical frame house but leave most walls standing. Weak structures such as mobile homes, barns, and garages will likely be destroyed.