10 quick facts about texas tornados.

1. Tornadoes are rapidly rotating columns of air that extend from a thunderstorm cloud to the ground, with wind speeds that can exceed 300 miles per hour (480 kilometers per hour).
2. They are often characterized by a visible funnel-shaped cloud, although not all tornadoes have a visible funnel.
3. Tornadoes typically form from severe thunderstorms in regions with warm, moist air and strong wind shear, such as the central United States, known as Tornado Alley.
4. The Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF Scale) is commonly used to measure tornado intensity based on the damage caused. It ranges from EF0 (weakest) to EF5 (strongest), with corresponding wind speed estimates.
5. Tornadoes can vary in size, ranging from just a few yards across to more than a mile wide. The average width is around 250 feet (75 meters).

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