Severe weather is any dangerous meteorological phenomenon with the potential to cause damage, serious social disruption, or loss of human life. Types of severe weather phenomena vary, depending on the latitude, altitude, topography, and atmospheric condition
Thunderstorms, hail, blizzards, ice storms, high winds, and heavy rain can develop quickly and threaten life and property.
The Fujita Scale For Tornadoes
| | | Original F scale (1) | Enhanced F scale (2) |
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| Category | Damage | Wind speed (mph) | 3-second gust (mph) |
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| F-0 | Light | 40-72 | 65-85 | | F-1 | Moderate | 73-112 | 86-110 | | F-2 | Considerable | 113-157 | 111-135 | | F-3 | Severe | 158-207 | 136-165 | | F-4 | Devastating | 208-260 | 166-200 | | F-5 | Incredible | 261-318 | Over 200 |
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The Great Red Spot is a persistent high-pressure region in the atmosphere of Jupiter, producing an anticyclonic storm that is the largest in the Solar System. Located 22 degrees south of Jupiter's equator, it produces wind-speeds up to 432 km/h.
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