Is an ef6 tornado possible?
In reality, there is no such thing as an F6 tornado. When Dr. Fujita developed the F scale, he created a scale that ranges from F0 to F12, with estimated F12 winds up to mach 1 (the speed of sound).
How Slow Can a tornado be?
They can move slowly, appearing nearly stationary, to as fast as 60 mph. The size and shape of a tornado does not necessarily say anything about the tornado’s strength or it’s capability to inflict damage.
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Tornado Classification.
| Weak | EF0, EF1 | Wind speeds of 65 to 110 mph |
|---|---|---|
| Violent | EF4, EF5 | Wind speeds of 166 to 200 mph or more |
Has there ever been an F6 tornado?
There is no such thing as an F6 tornado, even though Ted Fujita plotted out F6-level winds. The Fujita scale, as used for rating tornados, only goes up to F5. Even if a tornado had F6-level winds, near ground level, which is *very* unlikely, if not impossible, it would only be rated F5.
How tall is a tornado?
Tornadoes are typically 5 to 10 miles tall. A tall building with a height of 500 to 1000 feet can not deflect or destroy a tornado.
Why is it quiet before a tornado?
Before a tornado hits, the wind may die down and the air may become very still. This is the calm before the storm. Tornadoes generally occur near the trailing edge of a thunderstorm and it is not uncommon to see clear, sunlit skies behind a tornado.