Storm Prediction Center introduces new tornado intensity forecast tool

Name: Storm Prediction Center introduces new tornado intensity forecast tool
Uploaded: 2026-03-03T16:08:24Z
Duration: 24 s
Description: The Storm Prediction Center is introducing a new forecast tool to communicate tornado intensity. This update replaces previous general intensity levels with three distinct categories: EF-2+, EF-3+, and EF-4+, with EF-4+ reserved for rare, historic-level outbreaks, aiming to identify areas at higher risk of violent storms.

Weather Command · FWX · Mar 3, 2026 · 24s

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The Storm Prediction Center is introducing a new forecast tool to communicate tornado intensity. This update replaces previous general intensity levels with three distinct categories: EF-2+, EF-3+, and EF-4+, with EF-4+ reserved for rare, historic-level outbreaks, aiming to identify areas at higher risk of violent storms.