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The intensity of tornadoes is rated on the Enhanced Fujita scale based on the severity of the damage they cause. There are six levels that fall into three general groups. EF0 and EF1 tornadoes are referred to as "weak," EF2 and EF3 tornadoes are "strong" and EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are "violent." The use of the word "weak" to refer to some tornadoes is a relative term, as they are not as strong as other tornadoes, but can still cause damage with estimated winds of up to 110 mph.
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Is a weak tornado severe?
Any tornado, is considered to be severe weather. Even tornadoes rated as "weak" still pack strong enough winds to damage man-made structures.
What is the strong tornado that forms a cloud of dust when it makes contact with the ground?
It is simply a tornado and even a tornado that is considered "weak" by tornado standards can produce a cloud of dust at ground level.
How do tornadoes get their size?
By how strong the tornado is. Even though strong tornadoes tend to be larger how strong a tornado is does not determine its size. Relatively weak tornadoes have been very large and extremely strong tornadoes have been relatively small.
Are most tornadoes weak strong or violent?
Most Tornadoes are weak. There is about a 69% chance that a Tornado will be an F0 or an F1, a 29% chance that a Tornado will be an F2 or an F3, and a 2% chance that a Tornado will be an F4 or an F5.
If there is a tornado will a sod house collapse?
It depends on how strong the tornado is. A sod house could probably survive a hit from a weak tornado, but probably nothing stronger than an EF1 or EF2.
Can a tornado destroy a steel shipping container?
It depends on how strong the tornado is. If its a weak tornado then most likely it can not, but if it's a very strong tornado it is very possible that it can.
Are most tornado-related deaths from weak strong or violent tornadoes?
mostly strong but verry little weak and violent tornados
A weak tornado is more common than a strong one why?
Mostly it is because it is hard for a storm to gather the energy needed for a strong tornado.
Are tornadoes in tornado alley strong?
yes they are strong especially Oklahoma but most of them are weak of EF0 or EF1
Is a weak tornado severe?
Any tornado, is considered to be severe weather. Even tornadoes rated as "weak" still pack strong enough winds to damage man-made structures.
What is the strong tornado that forms a cloud of dust when it makes contact with the ground?
It is simply a tornado and even a tornado that is considered "weak" by tornado standards can produce a cloud of dust at ground level.
How do tornadoes get their size?
By how strong the tornado is. Even though strong tornadoes tend to be larger how strong a tornado is does not determine its size. Relatively weak tornadoes have been very large and extremely strong tornadoes have been relatively small.
How do you tell if a tornado is strong?
If you can see the tornado, strong tornadoes tend to be relatively wide, though not always. Additionally you can see the rotation in a tornado. If it is rotating very rapidly then it is probably strong. However, rotation that appears slower does not necessarily mean a weak tornado. Winds nearer the center or in subvortices hidden within the funnel may still be in the range of a strong to violent tornado.
Are most tornadoes weak strong or violent?
Most Tornadoes are weak. There is about a 69% chance that a Tornado will be an F0 or an F1, a 29% chance that a Tornado will be an F2 or an F3, and a 2% chance that a Tornado will be an F4 or an F5.
If there is a tornado will a sod house collapse?
It depends on how strong the tornado is. A sod house could probably survive a hit from a weak tornado, but probably nothing stronger than an EF1 or EF2.
Can tornadoes get very weak?
Tornadoes can be considered weak. Those are the ones rated EF0 or EF1. But even an EF0 tornado produces strong winds that can cause damage.
What does a tornado do to a rubber raft?
A rubber raft would be easily picked up, even by a weak tornado. A strong tornado could easily carry such a raft several miles. There is a good chance that the raft would be shredded by debris.
