Unlike measuring size alone, the EF Scale rates tornadoes by the damage they cause, helping meteorologists and emergency ...

Recent years have seen the addition of EFU tornadoes, for which intensity isn't known, to the Enhanced Fujita scale used to ...

“Counting and measuring tornadoes seems as if it would be a rather simple chore. However, it is as difficult and challenging a task as any in meteorology.” Among many themes that emerged while ...

THAT IS, A FULLY FORMED TORNADO. NOW, IN MEASURING TORNADO STRENGTH, WE USE THE ENHANCED FUJITA SCALE, OR THE EF SCALE THAT’S BEEN UPDATED. MAYBE SOME FOLKS MY AGE ARE A LITTLE OLDER.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — When a tornado tears through an area, the main question after the fact is, “How strong was it?” That’s where the Enhanced Fujita Scale, more commonly known as the EF ...

SAN ANTONIO - 2025 is off to a fast start with severe weather season. Here’s some tornado terminology to gear up for the peak of severe weather season. WATCH: A tornado watch simply means ...

Overall, while tornadoes can occur anywhere in the U.S., understanding the regions most affected helps in preparedness and safety measures during tornado season.

Understanding why some tornadoes have this longevity is not only intriguing but also crucial for improving safety measures and forecasting. In this article, we explore the factors contributing to ...

THAT IS, A FULLY FORMED TORNADO. NOW, IN MEASURING TORNADO STRENGTH, WE USE THE ENHANCED FUJITA SCALE, OR THE EF SCALE THAT’S BEEN UPDATED. MAYBE SOME FOLKS MY AGE ARE A LITTLE OLDER.

Storms with lightning and hail were moving through the upper Midwest bringing the potential for strong tornadoes.

Rogers Public Schools superintendent Jeff Perry says May 26, 2024 is now front and center for his district every time bad ...

Initial reports were that a tornado measuring more than 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) wide derailed many of the approximately 130 cars on the train, toppling several onto their sides. There were no ...