Instant Storm Forecasting
Brings the science and the sky together so the reader can see exactly what the skies portend.(Wooden Boat)The author of this guide is both a meteorologist and a sailor, and here he provides practical explanations, tables, and instructive photographs of cloud formations to help outdoor enthusiasts read the skies, assess their chances of being caught in a storm, and judge how severe the storm is likely to be. Among the hazards covered are strong winds, intense heat, thunder, lightning, avalanches, snow and hail storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, typhoons, and waterspouts(Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society)This small book is packed with easy to follow info on how to determine what's coming when it comes to weather. It's easy to use and full of color photos illustrating types of weather fronts and what they will bring.(Latitudes & Attitudes)