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How to tell Rainfall Amount:

While a rain gauge is the best device to determine rainfall amounts, the best way to find out if rainfall meets severe criteria (Greater than 1 inch per hour or 2 inches within a 24-hour period) is to watch for ponding on roads, decreased visibility by less than 100 yards (the length of a football field) and localized flooding.

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How to tell Wind Speed:

While a wind gauge (anemometer) is the best way to determine actual wind speeds, you can also use the following visual cues to determine the severity of the winds in your area:

Less than 25 MPH - Gentle swaying of the trees.  No significant difficulty walking.
25-31 MPH - Large branches in motion.  Whistling heard in telephone wires and whip antennas.
32-38 MPH - Whole trees in motion; inconvenience felt walking against the wind.
39-54 MPH - Twigs break off of trees; wind generally impedes forward motion.
55-72 MPH - SEVERE CATEGORY - Damage to chimneys and antennas.  Pushes over shallow rooted trees.
73-112 MPH - Peels surface off of rooftops; windows broken; light trailer houses pushed or overturned; moving vehicles pushed off roads.
113 + MPH - Rarely encountered in East Tennessee - Roofs torn off of houses; weak buildings and trailer houses destroyed; large trees snapped and uprooted.

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