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 Tornado Hazard


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Fujita Tornado Intensity Scale
 Legend (Click for Impacts)
None No tornadoes.
Low Small tornadoes or waterspouts possible with intensity F0.
Moderate Tornadoes/waterspouts possible high F0 through F1 intensity.
High Strong tornadoes possible, maximum intensity F2 or F3.
Extreme Devastating tornadoes possible, maximum intensity F4 or higher.
 Tornado Impact Statement

For additional hazard information, view the full Hazardous Weather Outlook text.