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Would the category of FO on the Fujita scale be considered "light"?

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It classifies tornadoes on a hierarchy beginning with category F0, or "light" (winds of 40-72 mph; some damage to chimneys, TV antennas, roof shingles, trees, signs, and windows), which accounts for about 28% of all tornadoes.

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