Wind speeds in an EF5 tornado are estimated to be in excess of 200 mph. They can reach much higher, potentially exceeding 300 mph.
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An EF5 tornado is the strongest category on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with wind speeds exceeding 200 mph (322 km/h). These tornadoes can cause catastrophic damage and are very rare.
An EF5 tornado has winds in excess of 200 mph.
The scale used to measure the strength of a tornado is called the Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF-Scale). It categorizes tornadoes based on the damage caused, ranging from EF0 (weakest) to EF5 (strongest).
An EF5 tornado can take down well-built houses and even sweep away some structures completely. The exact number of houses that can be destroyed by an EF5 tornado can vary depending on factors such as construction quality, size, and density of the affected area.
Tornadoes are classified based on the Enhanced Fujita (EF) scale, ranging from EF0 (weakest) to EF5 (strongest). EF5 tornadoes have winds over 200 mph and can cause catastrophic damage and loss of life. These are extremely rare but are considered the most devastating tornadoes.
EF4 and EF5 are categories on the Enhanced Fujita (EF) scale used to rate the intensity of tornadoes based on the damage they cause. EF4 tornadoes have wind speeds of 166-200 mph and cause devastating damage, while EF5 tornadoes have wind speeds over 200 mph and cause catastrophic damage.