Borough Of Middlesex: Weekly Message From Mayor Madden: Severe Weather In Middlesex Borough

Middlesex NJ

02 August, 2021

11:07 AM

Description

Press release from the Borough of Middlesex: August 2, 2021 Tornado Watch  Tornado Warning  THE EF SCALE  EF-1 causes light to moderate damage (i.e., breaking of branches and windows ). Sustained winds are 86 to 110 mph.  EF-2 causes small structures and buildings to be damaged or destroyed. Farm animals and wildlife are at particular risk. Sustained winds are 111-135 mph.  EF-3 causes roofs to be torn off houses and mobile homes and trailers damaged and scattered. Sustained winds are from 136-165 mph.  EF-4 causes small homes and buildings to be leveled and completely destroyed. Sustained winds are from 166-200 mph.  EF-5 are the most violent and damaging causing entire neighborhoods to be leveled. Cars and trains can be thrown hundreds of feet. Sustained wind speeds are over 200 mph.  This press release was produced by the Borough of Middlesex. The views expressed here are the author's own.