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The shortest duration of a tornado in recorded history

A tornado in Oklahoma City on April 9, 1998, lasted a mere 0.01 seconds. This record-breaking twister was confirmed by the National Weather Service and is recognized by the Guinness World Records. The tornado, classified as an EF0, was a rare and brief example of a tornado's destructive power. The incident highlights the unpredictable and fleeting nature of severe weather events.