Enhanced Fujita scale - Wikipedia
The scale was used for the first time in the United States a year after its public announcement when parts of central Florida were struck by multiple tornadoes, the strongest of which were …
The Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF Scale) - National Weather Service
The Enhanced Fujita Scale or EF Scale, which became operational on February 1, 2007, is used to assign a tornado a 'rating' based on estimated wind speeds and related damage.
Tornado Scale - The Enhanced Fujita Scale | TornadoFacts.net
The Fujita scale (F-Scale), also known as the Fujita-Pearson scale, is a tornado scale that was introduced in 1971 by Tetsuya Fujita. In the United States the Fujita scale was replaced with …
Tornado Intensity Scales - EF0 to EF5 Explorer | Tornado Path
Explore U.S. tornado data (1950-2025) organized by intensity rating. From the common but minor EF0 tornadoes to the rare but catastrophic EF5 events, discover patterns and statistics across …
NSSL CAPTURES STUNNING DATA ON EF-3 TORNADO
On May 18, 2025 a tornado touched down near the town of Arnett, Oklahoma. Researchers with the NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) were in place to intercept the storm and …
Ef3 Tornado Guide: Damage, Speed, Safety Tips, & History
Jan 10, 2025 · An EF3 tornado represents a severe atmospheric phenomenon within the Enhanced Fujita Scale, characterized by wind speeds ranging from 136 to 165 miles per hour …
The Enhanced Fujita Scale: A Tornado Rating System
Mar 12, 2025 · The Enhanced Fujita Scale provides an estimated range of a tornado's wind speeds, based on the tornado's damage.
Why Was the El Reno Tornado Rated an EF3? - Biology Insights
3 days ago · The tornado that struck El Reno, Oklahoma, on the evening of May 25, 2019, was officially classified as an EF3 on the Enhanced Fujita scale. This rating signifies a powerful …
Two years later: Massive EF3 tornado left path of destruction …
Jan 24, 2025 · Two years ago today, a powerful EF-3 tornado tore through Harris County, Texas, leaving behind a trail of destruction and causing millions of dollars in damage.
EF3 Tornado - Facts Just for Kids, Teachers and Parents
An EF3 tornado, the third strongest tornado on the Enhanced Fujita scale, will cause severe damage. EF3 wind speeds can destroy framed and well-constructed homes.