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Enhanced Fujita Scale

Coverage of Enhanced Fujita Scale in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Aug 22 · 00:32 UTCMost recent: Aug 22 · 00:32 UTC
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Atlantic Beachplace1N.Y.place1National Weather Serviceorganization1PIX11organization1EF-1 tornadotopic1
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  • SCIENCEAug 22 · 00:32 UTCPIX11 NEW YORK
    EF-1 tornado confirmed with winds of 97 mph at Atlantic Beach: officials

    A tornado that struck Atlantic Beach, N.Y., was confirmed to have estimated peak winds of 97 mph. These strong winds are classified as an EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. According to the National Weather Service, the twister traveled 0.36 miles and had a width comparable to a football field.

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