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By Maxine CarterBy Maxine Carter

April 6, 1998April 6, 1998

What is a Tornado?What is a Tornado?What is a Tornado?What is a Tornado?

A tornado is defined as an intense, rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm cloud to the ground..

Classification of Tornadoes Classification of Tornadoes on the Fujita Scaleon the Fujita Scale

Classification of Tornadoes Classification of Tornadoes on the Fujita Scaleon the Fujita Scale

F0 - Light damage. Winds up to 72 mph. F1 - Moderate damage. Winds 73 - 112 mph. F2 - Considerable damage. Winds 113 - 157 mph. F3 - Severe damage. Winds 158 - 206 mph. F4 - Devastating damage. Winds 207 - 260 mph. F5 - Incredible damage. Winds above 261 mph.

Kentucky Tornado Ratings Kentucky Tornado Ratings on the Fujita Scaleon the Fujita Scale

Kentucky Tornado Ratings Kentucky Tornado Ratings on the Fujita Scaleon the Fujita Scale

Sim pson CountyFranklin, KY

F31974

W arren CountyBow ling Green, KY

F31974

Logan CountyRussellville, KY

F31964

Allen CountyScottsville, KY

F11989

Jefferson CountyLouisville, KY

F41974

County Nam eCity Nam e

Highest Fujita RatingYear of Occurrence

Deaths by TornadoesDeaths by TornadoesDeaths by TornadoesDeaths by Tornadoes

State 1995 1996 1997Alabama 7 7 1Florida 3 2 0Georgia 0 1 1

Kentucky 0 0 3Mississippi 1 1 1New Jersey 3 0 0

Texas 3 0 29

Tornado PreparednessTornado PreparednessTornado PreparednessTornado Preparedness

Tune in your television or radio for local weather information and updates.

Tornado Preparedness Tornado Preparedness Continued . . .Continued . . .

Tornado Preparedness Tornado Preparedness Continued . . .Continued . . .

Seek shelter immediately.

Seek center of structure, i.e. hallway, closet, bathroom.

Cover self with pillows, blankets or other soft coverings.

Keep a flashlight and batteries on hand.

Have a first-aid kit available.

Keep bottled water and cans goods on hand.

Don’t get caught unprepared.

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