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First, it's the Fujita Scale, not fajita.

These wind speeds are only estimates that are based on damage and were later found to be inaccurate.

F0: 40-72 mph

F1: 73-112 mph

F2: 113-157 mph

F3: 158-206 mph

F4: 207-260 mph

F5: 261-318 mph.

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