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 ...
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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.
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Where did all the EF5 tornadoes go? New study explores the decade-long mystery
Upon further research and feedback from scientists, the Enhanced Fujita scale was developed and put into practice after February 1, 2007. What's the biggest difference? This new scale includes more ...
A Recent Plains Tornado Was Rated EFU. You Read That Right – Here's What It Means
A prime example happened Feb. 24 in South Dakota, when a brief tornado documented by a storm chaser spun up over an open ...
South Dakota records its first-ever February tornado with a twister near Watertown
A tornado touched down in an open field on Feb. 24 in Codington County, the first time a tornado was documented in February in South Dakota history.
When is tornado season in Mississippi? What the weather data says is the peak time in MS
Don't treat tornado watches or warnings lightly. Deadly twisters can hit in Mississippi all year. See what the weather data ...
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Absence of EF-5 tornadoes may be because of damage assessments, not changes in weather patterns
The original Fujita scale, developed in the 1970s, was used until 2007, when it was updated and replaced by what is now known as the Enhanced Fujita (EF) scale. The numerical ratings of tornadoes were ...
Weather service confirms EF1 tornado touched down north of Woodville on Tuesday damaging a home and trees
The EF1 tornado, which struck on Tuesday at 9:49 a.m., carved a narrow path just over a half mile long near Texas Highway 287 ...
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Where Have All The EF5 Tornadoes Gone? The Surprising Reason Behind The 11-Year Drought
Fujita even agreed that structural integrity should be taken into account when assigning an F-scale rating. So the Enhanced Fujita (EF) scale was established in 2006 and remains the standard for ...