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How fast were the winds of the Flint-Beecher tornado?
It is impossible to know exactly how fast the winds were as we did not have the tools to measure a tornado's winds back then. But since the tornado was rated F5 (equivalent to EF5 on the new scale) winds were probably well over 200 mph.
How do scientist know how fast a tornado is going?
Doppler radar tracks the movement of the storm and can determine how fast it's going and, to a very limited degree, how fast its winds are. However, in nearly all cases the wind speeds reported in a tornado are estimated based on the severity of the damage that has been done.
What happens after surface winds slow down in a tornado due to ground friction?
When surface winds slow down in a tornado due to ground friction, the tornado may weaken or dissipate altogether. This is because a tornado's strength is dependent on the fast rotation of air at the surface, so when this rotation slows down, the tornado's intensity is reduced.
How fast are the winds during a tornado?
The winds in a tornado can vary greatly and be any where between 65 and 300+ MPH. The majority of tornadoes have winds of 110 mph or less while the most damaging have estimated winds over 135 mph.
According to the wind speed chart on the tornado machine on the 2nd floor what category would describe a tornado with 120 mph winds?
A tornado with 120 mph winds would typically fall into the EF2 category on the Enhanced Fujita scale. EF2 tornadoes have wind speeds ranging from 111 to 135 mph and can cause considerable damage to buildings and vegetation.
How fast is the wind in an F2 tornado?
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.
How big is an F2 tornado?
An F2 tornado does not have any particular size. That is not how the scale works; it rates tornadoes based on damage. An F2 tornado (EF2 as of February 2007) is a tornado that tears roofs from well-built homes, derails trains, and destroys trailers. Winds in an EF2 are estimated at 111 to 135 mph.
How fast is the fastestest tornado?
Winds in a tornado can get up to 300 mph.
Does a tornado have wind?
A tornado IS wind- very fast winds spinning in a circle.
Where does the damage come from the most in a tornado?
Most damage in a tornado is caused by the extremely fast winds.
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
In a tornado how fast is it?
The Enhanced Fujita scale puts the beginning of tornado winds at 65 mph. Doppler radar has detected winds in a tornado of just over 300 mph.
Explain the difference between how fast a tornado is moving and how fast its rotational winds are?
How fast a tornado is moving refers to how fast the tornado itself travels from point A to point B. For example, a tornado moving towards at 30 mph and is a mile away will reach you in 2 minutes. The rotational winds of a tornado refers to how fast the tornado itself is spinning, which is generally faster than its forward speed.
How fast were the winds of the Flint-Beecher tornado?
It is impossible to know exactly how fast the winds were as we did not have the tools to measure a tornado's winds back then. But since the tornado was rated F5 (equivalent to EF5 on the new scale) winds were probably well over 200 mph.
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 do tornado winds go?
It varies widely. The weakest have winds of about 65 mph, while the strongest have winds over 300 mph.
Is 19 people injured bad for an f2 tornado?
Yes, on average an F2 tornado injures only 1 or 2 people
