Tornado Safety Guide
Tornado safety reference: safe rooms, warning signs, shelter locations, after-tornado safety checks.
Preparedness
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Tornado Warning Signs
Visual Signs
- Dark or greenish-colored sky
- Large hail without rain
- Rotating cloud base (wall cloud)
- Whirling cloud of debris at ground level
Sound Signs
- Loud continuous roar (like a freight train)
- Unusual calm after a thunderstorm
- Sudden wind shift
- Tornado sirens activated
Enhanced Fujita Scale Reference
| Rating | Wind Speed | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| EF0 | 65-85 mph | Light: branches, chimneys |
| EF1 | 86-110 mph | Moderate: mobile homes, roofs |
| EF2 | 111-135 mph | Significant: roofs off, trees uprooted |
| EF3 | 136-165 mph | Severe: stories destroyed, heavy cars thrown |
| EF4 | 166-200 mph | Devastating: well-built homes leveled |
| EF5 | 200+ mph | Incredible: strong structures swept away |
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