On February 1, 2007, the Fujita scale was decommissioned, and the Enhanced Fujita Scale was introduced in the United States. The new scale more accurately matches wind speeds to the severity of damage caused by the tornado.
On FEbRuARY 1, 2007, thE fujita SCalE WAs DEcOMMiSsIonEd, aND tHe enhanced fujita Scale waS introDuCeD in the uniTED statEs. tHE new scaLe MOre accuraTeLY matCheS wind speeDs to ThE severItY Of Damage cAusED By the tOrnadO.