Destructive tornadoes have hit states such as Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana this season as activity shifts east.

April marks the beginning of the most active time of year for tornadoes in Kansas. But as residents know, severe weather could happen anytime. “Out of all the 50 states in this nation, Kansas ranks ...

T he Enhanced Fujita Scale, love it or hate it, is our current system for rating the hundreds of tornadoes that occur each year across the United States. To much chagrin, it rates tornadoes solely ...

A massive tornado that tore through Lubbock on May 11, 1970, killed 26 people, left more than 500 injured, and caused $100 million in damages.

How does the National Weather Service confirm if a tornado actually touched the ground after they issue a Tornado Warning?

The EF-0 tornado generated winds of 65 to 75 mph and remained on the ground for a half-mile, ... An EF-0 is the weakest tornado on the six-level severity scale that’s used by the weather service.

Keep your eye on the sky. Forecasters say some intense thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and Thursday evening could spawn ...

Be prepared for SC storms with these tornado safety tips, including shelter guidance, EF scale details and when to act on watch or warning.

Authorities have confirmed a fourth death from storms that tore across North Dakota last Friday, in Stutsman County.

That scale was replaced in February 2007 in the U.S. by the Enhanced Fujita Scale, which in its initial form rated tornado severity on levels ranging from EF0 to EF5.

Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale: The EF Scale was developed to improve tornado intensity ratings by providing a more accurate estimate of wind speeds.It assigns a range of wind speeds for each category ...