The EF Scale (Enhanced Fujita Scale) measures the strength of a tornado from EF0 to EF5 based on damage
An EF1 is the second weakest category, with estimated wind from 86 to 110 mph.
Damage includes badly stripped roofs, broken windows, and overturned trailers.
Yes, an EF1 and even an EF0 tornado can uproot trees, though it partly depends on the condition of the soil and how strong the root system is.
If by last night you mean April 4, 2011 then yes. There were at least 5 tornadoes confirmed in 3 states. In Kentucky there were 2 EF1 tornadoes and an EF2. In Tennessee there was also an EF1 tornado. In Ohio there was an EF0 tornado.
The last tornado to hit Killeen, Texas was an EF1 on May 25, 2007.
The last tornado to hit Gulfport, Mississippi was an EF1 on August 29, 2012. The tornado was spawned by Hurricane Isaac.
As of May 18, 2012 the last confirmed tornado was an EF1 in North Carolina on May 14.
Estimated winds for an EF1 tornado are 86-110 mph.
No. An EF1 tornado can lift a poorly secured roof, but not much more than that.
A typical tornado is probably a strong EF0 or EF1.
Yes, an EF1 and even an EF0 tornado can uproot trees, though it partly depends on the condition of the soil and how strong the root system is.
Tornado ratings are a reflection of intensity, not age. The first EF1 rating was assigned to a tornado on February 2, 2007, 1 day after the new scale went into effect. Prior to that a tornado of the same intensity would be rated F1. Since the new scale was implemented over 2,000 tornadoes have been rated EF1.
Yes. Baltimore was hit by an F2 tornado in 1973, an F0 tornado in 1996, an EF1 tornado in 2010, and an EF0 tornado in 2013.
If by last night you mean April 4, 2011 then yes. There were at least 5 tornadoes confirmed in 3 states. In Kentucky there were 2 EF1 tornadoes and an EF2. In Tennessee there was also an EF1 tornado. In Ohio there was an EF0 tornado.
the most is EF0 and EF1 as their winds are up to as of EF0 65 to 85 and EF1 86 to 110 these weak tornadoes occur more often than any category tornado
The last tornado to hit Killeen, Texas was an EF1 on May 25, 2007.
A tornado with estimated winds of 100 mph would be rated EF1.
The last tornado to hit Kileen was an EF1 on May 25, 2007.
The last tornado to hit Gulfport, Mississippi was an EF1 on August 29, 2012. The tornado was spawned by Hurricane Isaac.