Who Determines How Strong A Tornado Is And What Factors Are Used To Make That Ranking?

Palm Beach Post, Pensacola News Journal
Fri, 05/27/2022 - 3:01am

Tornadoes are ranked according to the worst damage left behind along their entire path.

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