Some big news came out in the meteorological community on Monday regarding a powerful tornado that occurred in eastern North ...

Measuring the strength of a tornado can be difficult based on sight alone, and weather instruments could easily be damaged by the strong winds. The Enhanced Fujita scale (EF-Scale) looks at the damage ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — How does the National Weather Service confirm if a tornado actually touched the ground after they issue a Tornado Warning? They send out a crew of meteorologists to survey the damage ...

You're all familiar with the Enhanced Fujita Scale or EF Scale, which became operational on February 1, 2007, is used to assign a tornado a 'rating' based on estimated wind speeds and related damage.

A twister that touched down in June was recently confirmed to be a rare EF-5 tornado. New York has seen its share of strong ...

Beerends said 22 tornadoes touched down during the outbreak. What Is the Enhanced Fujita Scale and What Is an EF-5 Rating? Tornadoes are ranked on the Enhanced Fujita (EF) scale based on the severity ...

Tornadoes have caused severe disasters around the world, and have been one of the most violent and damaging natural hazards to human life and property. Experimental simulation of tornado-like vortices ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The National Weather Service completed a public information statement regarding a tornado that struck down in Pinellas County Wednesday evening. Meteorologist Tony Hurt reported ...

As summertime thunderstorms start to pick up and hurricane season has begun as of June 1, it’s important to refresh on the various types of weather hazards. From rain, hail, wind and flooding, there ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The National Weather Service has rated at least five of Sunday’s tornadoes as EF-3s, including multiple ones near Greensburg and Plevna. The tornado that crossed Pratt, Stafford ...

The tornado – estimated to have a max width of 100 yards – traveled up to 2 miles in 8 minutes before lifting up, the NWS said. No injuries or deaths were reported. It was given an EF-U rating, ...