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What is a tornado?
In an average year,
1,200 tornadoes cause
70 fatalities and 1,500
injuries nationwide.
F0 40-72 mph Light damage: Branches broken off trees; minor roof damage
F1 73-112 mph Moderate damage: Trees snapped; mobile home pushed off
foundations;roofs damaged
F3 158-206 mph Severe damage: Trains overturned; cars lifted off the
ground; strong built homes have outside walls blown away
TORNADO WATCH -
Tornadoes are possible
in your area. Stay tuned
to the radio or television
news.
TORNADO WARNING -
A tornado is either on the
ground or has been
detected by Doppler
radar. Seek shelter
immediately!
1. Tornadoes may appear nearly transparent until dust and debris are picked
up or a cloud forms within the funnel.
3. The average forward speed is 30 mph but may vary from nearly stationary
to 70 mph.
4. The strongest tornadoes have rotating winds of more than 250 mph.