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Why tornado wind speeds are not considered in determining the wind speed for a location?
First it is nearly impossible to determine exactly where a tornado will hit or how strong it will be in a given location. Also, direct measurement of tornado winds is rare, so it is not known exactly how fast the winds in a tornado are, especially at and near ground level, most often it it estimated from damage.
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Can a tornado have low wind speeds?
Yes, a tornado can have low wind speeds. Tornadoes are classified based on the Enhanced Fujita (EF) scale, which ranges from EF0 to EF5. An EF0 tornado has wind speeds of 65-85 mph, which are considered relatively low compared to the intensities of higher EF-rated tornadoes.
What is the variation of wind speeds inside of a tornado?
Wind speeds inside of a tornado can vary greatly, with the most intense tornadoes having wind speeds exceeding 200 mph (322 km/h). The wind speeds near the center of the tornado, known as the eyewall, are typically the strongest, while the winds may be more variable toward the tornado's outer edges.
What classification would a tornado with the fastest known wind speeds be given?
A tornado with the fastest known wind speeds would be classified as an EF5 tornado on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. EF5 tornadoes have estimated wind speeds of over 200 mph (322 km/h) and cause extreme damage.
What is the reach of the speed a tornado can go?
In rare cases wind speeds in a tornado can exceed 300 mph (480 km/h).
Is an F0 tornado same as a gustnado?
No. An F0 tornado is simple a weak tornado, or one that does little to no damage. A gustnado is a vortex that resembles a tornado that forms in the outflow boundary of a severe thunderstorm. Gustnadoes can occasionally cause damage comparable to an F0 or F1 tornado, but they are not considered tornadoes.
What are the wind speeds of an F1 tornado?
Estimated wind speeds for an F1 tornado on the original Fujita Scale are 73-112 mph. These were found to be inaccurate, though, and were adjusted to 86-110 mph for an EF1 tornado.
Can a tornado have low wind speeds?
Yes, a tornado can have low wind speeds. Tornadoes are classified based on the Enhanced Fujita (EF) scale, which ranges from EF0 to EF5. An EF0 tornado has wind speeds of 65-85 mph, which are considered relatively low compared to the intensities of higher EF-rated tornadoes.
What are the top speeds of a tornado?
The fastest wind ever measured in a tornado was a gust to 302 mph in the tornado that hit the Oklahoma City area on May 3, 1999. Other tornadoes with faster winds may have gone unmeasured. The fastest speed at which a tornado has been known to travel was 73 mph.
What is the wind speed of EF3 tornado?
An EF3 tornado has estimated winds of 136-165 mph.
What is the variation of wind speeds inside of a tornado?
Wind speeds inside of a tornado can vary greatly, with the most intense tornadoes having wind speeds exceeding 200 mph (322 km/h). The wind speeds near the center of the tornado, known as the eyewall, are typically the strongest, while the winds may be more variable toward the tornado's outer edges.
How fast are the wind speeds in a tornado?
depends on size of the tornado anywhere from 65 to over 300 mph.
How fast are wind speeds in a tornado?
depends on size of the tornado anywhere from 65 to over 300 mph.
What is the wind speed of a tornado?
Wind speeds in a tornado can vary widley. Very weak tornado produce winds of about 65 mph. The most viiolent can have winds over 300 mph. Lower wind speeds are more common.
What classification would a tornado with the fastest known wind speeds be given?
A tornado with the fastest known wind speeds would be classified as an EF5 tornado on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. EF5 tornadoes have estimated wind speeds of over 200 mph (322 km/h) and cause extreme damage.
What is the reach of the speed a tornado can go?
In rare cases wind speeds in a tornado can exceed 300 mph (480 km/h).
Is an F0 tornado same as a gustnado?
No. An F0 tornado is simple a weak tornado, or one that does little to no damage. A gustnado is a vortex that resembles a tornado that forms in the outflow boundary of a severe thunderstorm. Gustnadoes can occasionally cause damage comparable to an F0 or F1 tornado, but they are not considered tornadoes.
What are the wind speeds of an F0 tornado?
40-72 mph
