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What wind speeds are tornadoes?
The Fujita Scale
| The Fujita Scale of Tornado Intensity | ||
|---|---|---|
| F-Scale Number | Intensity Phrase | Wind Speed |
| F1 | Moderate tornado | 73-112 mph |
| F2 | Significant tornado | 113-157 mph |
| F3 | Severe tornado | 158-206 mph |
What is the average speed of a tornado?
The average forward speed of a tornado is 30 mph but it may vary from stationary to 70mph. Although tornadoes occur in many parts of the world, they are found most frequently in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains during the spring and summer months.
What is the lowest tornado wind speed?
The Fujita Scale
| F Scale | Character | Estimated winds |
|---|---|---|
| Zero (F0) | Weak | 40-72 mph |
| One (F1) | Weak | 73-112 mph |
| Two (F2) | Strong | 113-157 mph |
| Three (F3) | Strong | 158-206 mph |
Can you survive an EF0 tornado?
Though well-built structures are typically unscathed by EF0 tornadoes, falling trees and tree branches can injure and kill people, even inside a sturdy structure. Between 35 and 40% of all annual tornadoes in the U.S. are rated EF0.
What is a F3 tornado?
(F3) Severe tornado (158-206 mph)
Severe damage. Roofs and some walls torn off well-constructed houses; trains overturned; most trees in forest uprooted; heavy cars lifted off the ground. and thrown.
Can you outrun a tornado in your car?
You should not try to outrun a tornado in your car. An EF-1 tornado can push a moving car off the road and an EF-2 tornado can pick a car off the ground. … If you spot a tornado, stop your car. If you can safely get lower than the level of the roadway, leave your car and lie as low as possible.