Furthermore, new research on wind speeds and damage patterns was also taken into account during the evaluation. The EF5 tornadoes displayed in Twisters represent whirlwinds that can cause the most ...
Even if it’s known that a tornado contained winds of 200 mph or more, an EF5 rating can be assigned only if damage commensurate with that rating is found. Often, that’s quite difficult ...
The weather service said the storms are bringing an increased threat of EF2 to EF5 tornadoes, which can pack winds as low as 111 mph to as high as 200 mph. Forecasters say the storms will form as ...
The storm's winds topped 200 mph as it carved a 17-mile path of destruction through Oklahoma City suburbs. David McNeese/Getty Images for CNN The storm, which touched down near Newcastle, Oklahoma ...