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A Tornado Is... A powerful, circular windstorm that may be accompanied by winds in excess of 250 miles per hour.

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1 A Tornado Is... A powerful, circular windstorm that may be accompanied by winds in excess of 250 miles per hour.

2 Risks Posed by Tornadoes Tornadoes can: Rip trees apart. Destroy buildings. Uproot structures and objects. Send debris and glass flying. Overturn cars and mobile homes.

3 Fujita Wind-Damage Scale Measures tornado strength Six levels: F0: Light damage F1: Moderate damage F2: Considerable damage F3: Severe damage F4: Devastating damage F5: Incredible damage

4 Tornado Preparedness Know the risk. Identify a safe room. Learn the communitys warning system. Conduct family tornado drills.

5 Tornado Clues High winds Very large hail

6 During a Tornado... Keep windows and doors closed. Go to the safe room. Listen to EAS or NOAA Weather Radio.

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