Abbreviation List

A list of all weather-related terms used in this website; definitions included

SPC: Storm Prediction Center; they issue warnings and outlooks for all things weather.

TorW/torw/TORW: Tornado Warning

TorP/torp/TORP: Tornado Possible (Special Marine Statement and Severe Thunderstorm warnings)

EF(S): Enhanced Fujita Scale: The scale that meteorologists use for determining what 'rank' a tornado is based on wind speeds (both radar indicated and on-ground research)

EF-UKN: A tornado's intensity could not be determined.

EF-0: 65-85 mph; light damage

EF-1: 86-110 mph; moderate damage

EF-2: 111-135 mph; considerable damage

EF-3: 136-165 mph; severe damage

EF-4: 166-200 mph; devastating damage

EF-5: >200 mph; incredible damage

EF-6/Cat-6: A fake tornado and hurricane scale that people on TikTok created for fear-mongering purposes 

Cat-1: 74-95 mph; very dangerous winds

Cat-2: 96-110 mph; extremely dangerous

Cat-3: 111-129 mph; devastating damage, major hurricane

Cat-4: 130-156; catastrophic damage, major hurricane

Cat-5: >157 mph; catastrophic damage, major hurricane

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