Where Have All The EF5 Tornadoes Gone? The Surprising Reason Behind The 11-Year Drought
Despite the number of tornadoes increasing in the U.S., it’s been over 11 years since the last EF5 was recorded. But does ...
The worst type of tornado hasn't hit the US for over a decade, perplexing experts
Researches found little evidence that tornadoes were getting weaker. Instead, it appears that a subjective tornado grading ...
Yale Climate Connections2 天
New study reveals potential cause of a ‘drought’ in violent EF5 tornadoes
A quirky aspect of the way we measure twisters helps explain why there hasn't been a top-tier-rated tornado in 12 years.
EF-1 tornado likely touched down in Union County, North Carolina amid storms, officials say
An EF-1 tornado likely touched down in Union County, North Carolina on Wednesday as severe storms moved through, officials ...
Tornado confirmed to have touched down in Gloucester on Wednesday
The EF-0 tornado had wind speeds of about 75-85 miles per hour and traveled about a quarter mile for about a minute during ...
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Where did all the EF5 tornadoes go? New study explores the decade-long mystery
The original F-scale considered a well-built house being completely blown off its foundation to be F5 damage. However, the newer EF-scale, which takes into account construction quality, now typically ...
Ada residents assess damages following EF-1 tornado
The National Weather Service has officially declared an EF-1 tornado struck the city of Ada early Tuesday morning.
New York Post1 个月
Mom and daughter killed, several hurt after tornado tears through Tennessee
The Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale rates tornados based on wind speeds and related damage on a scale of 0 to 5. An EF-2 tornado sustains 3-second gusts from 111 to 135 mph.