I want to know because it looks like these storms are just going to come right at us with more strength.
2007-02-16 14:12:32 · 9 answers · asked by ClimateRox 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
No, the scale only goes up to F5 and even if there was a stronger storm it would only be rated an F5. F5 is about the physical limit for tornadoes anyway. They replaced the F scale with the EF scale that has lower and more accurate estimates of windspeed:
http://www.spc.noaa.gov/faq/tornado/ef-scale.html
2007-02-16 14:20:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. The Fujita scale assesses wind speed by the damage caused by the tornado. F5 is total destruction. You can't get worse than that.
2007-02-16 14:23:29 · answer #2 · answered by tentofield 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The enhanced Fujita scale only goes up to F5 strength.
2007-02-16 16:50:12 · answer #3 · answered by Tikimaskedman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This wont help much.I did read somewhere a f6 is possible.It means armageddon.Not likely to be reported because it is so severe.To my knowledge an f5 is the largest we have seen.I am probably wrong.I dont remember ever reading an f6..and I am weather nut.Hope this helps.
2007-02-16 18:39:02 · answer #4 · answered by slosh8715 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't remember the exact wind speeds, but thats how each one is rated, by wind speed, a F-5 tornado, is x mph and UP I can;t remember the exact mph it is, but its and up, thus making anything worse, the same category,
2007-02-16 16:59:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, unless the effects of global warming force scientists to add a new category.
2007-02-16 14:45:40 · answer #6 · answered by Alex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possible but not probable
2007-02-16 19:55:36 · answer #7 · answered by bprice215 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it is possible. but just watch the news and they will keep you updated
2007-02-16 20:37:06 · answer #8 · answered by ~**i believe in myself **~ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. They are not catagorized with "F'' no more. They are now "EF" 5
2007-02-17 06:05:00 · answer #9 · answered by Justin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋