But what are EF5 tornadoes, and are they different from their F5 counterparts? Here are all the available details regarding the nomenclature of the chaotic natural phenomena. Simply put ...

A tornado warning was issued around the same time ... "a high confidence forecast of multiple intense tornadoes (rated EF2-EF5)." The designation only happens in around 7% of tornado watches ...

On May 22 2011 the unthinkable happened an EF5 34 to 1 mile wide tornado developed within seconds and tore through the heart of Joplin Missouri Leaving in its wake complete and total destruction ...

with EF5 being the most potent, the weather service said in a statement. The preliminary measurement of EF3 means the tornado most likely had sustained winds of at least 136 mph. Another ...

The National Weather Service has officially rated the tornado that hit Lincoln County near Garrett Bridge on Jan. 5.

I liken it's reach to a tornado, an EF5 tornado actually. But here's the thing; You and I working together - we are to SUD what FEMA is to a tornado. Together, we can pick up the wreckage ...

If a tornado is confirmed it will be given a preliminary rating using the Enhanced Fujita Scale, which ranges from EF0 to EF5. The weather service in Huntsville on Sunday confirmed that an EF1 ...