Name: Tornadoes Are More Powerful Than We Realize
Channel: The Weather Channel
Description: New research shows wind speeds on tornadoes could be much higher than what EF-scale estimates are based on.

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A strong storm system for August will bring the chance of severe weather from the Mississippi Valley to the East.

Byweather.com meteorologists•August 7, 2023

Tornadoes Are More Powerful Than We Realize

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A strong storm system for August will bring the chance of severe weather from the Mississippi Valley to the East.

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