The Enhanced Fujita or EF Scale is the system meteorologists use to estimate tornado strength by examining the damage it leaves behind. In 2007, the enhanced scale scale replaced the original Fujita Scale developed by Dr.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The deadly tornado that plowed through an area near Oklahoma City last week was even larger and more powerful than previously estimated. The National Weather Service said Tuesday the twister that hit El Reno was a record 2.6 miles wide ...

Preliminary reports have come in on three tornadoes that hit Michigan on Friday afternoon, while further assessment continues on an expected fourth.

According to the National Weather Service, tornadoes are the second leading cause of death from severe weather in the United States. In this web story, we’ll look at how tornadoes form, how strong they can get,

A deadly tornado that tore across North Dakota this summer has been upgraded to an EF5 with winds over 200 mph, the strongest classification of tornado and the first on American soil in 12 years, meteorologists said Monday. The tornado on June 20 in ...

4Warn Weather – The National Weather Service Forecast Offices in Northern Indiana and Grand Rapids, Michigan, are now confirming four (4) different tornado touchdowns in Southwestern Michigan from Friday’s severe weather event. Here’s the latest information about the tornado touchdowns across the Southwestern Portions of the state:

A dangerous storm prompted a warning on Monday morning amid high winds and damaging hail.

LINDALE — The National Weather Service on Wednesday confirmed an EF1 tornado caused damage in Lindale. The storm system had winds of up to 100 mph, the NWS said. Smith County Emergency Management Coordinator Brandon Moore said shortly after 3 p.m ...

A deadly tornado that tore across North Dakota this summer has been upgraded to an EF5 with winds over 200 mph, the strongest classification of tornado and the first on American soil in 12 years, meteorologists said Monday. The tornado on June 20 in ...