Mike Lynch's Minnesota Weatherwatch: A Complete Guide for Weather-Obsessed Minnesotans - Hardcover

Lynch, Mike

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0760328633 ISBN 13: 9780760328637

Publisher: Voyageur Pr, 2007

Synopsis

With a calamitous history of tornadoes, blizzards, and thunderstorms, Minnesotans have a natural interest in weather predictions. From Doppler to dandelions, the WCCO-licensed Mike Lynchs Minnesota WeatherWatch reveals the secrets of weather forecasting in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

A broadcast meteorologist for over 25 years, Mike Lynch infuses the book with his trademark enthusiasm and sense of fun. First he delves into the mechanics of the atmosphere and scientific forecasting methods from the ancient Greeks and Romans to modern Doppler radar and satellite technology. He then turns to good old Mother Nature and shows how, with her guidance--in the form of dandelions and other plants, sky color, stars, critter activity, lakes, and more--we can predict the weather. Rounding out this expert guidance are sidebars on Minnesota weather history and lore, plus a state weather almanac.

Beautifully illustrated with over 100 color photographs, this book equips us with the diverse tools needed to forecast the weather in the North Star State.

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About the Author

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Minnesota native Mike Lynch has been a broadcast meteorologist with WCCO Radio in Minneapolis for over 25 years. Also an astronomy enthusiast, Mike is the author of Mike Lynch’s Minnesota StarWatch, published by Voyageur Press in 2004, and a stargazing columnist for the St Paul Pioneer Press. Mike and his wife, Kathy, live in Eagan.

From the Back Cover

Red sky at night, sailors delight.
Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning.
 
From your favorite local meteorologist, this entertaining and comprehensive guide presents a full review of the science and lore behind our legendary Minnesota weather. Included are more than a hundred weather proverbs and pearls of wisdom—along with the science behind the sayings. Learn why the sky turns green before a severe storm, why dandelions close up before a summer shower, why a red sunset betokens fine weather, why your bad knee aches before a blizzard, and much more!
 
Longtime WCCO broadcaster Mike Lynch brings you the weather in three amusing, yet informative sections. He opens with a history of meteorology that reaches back to the ancient Greeks, continues with a crash course in the science of the atmosphere and weather systems, and concludes with how to prognosticate from good old Mother Nature. With the wit and wisdom of Dr. Lynch, never has learning been so fun!
 
From Doppler to dandelions, Lynch equips you with the diverse tools needed to understand the ever-changing skies of the North Star State. Illustrated in full color with more than 150 photos, diagrams, charts, and drawings, this is the perfect book for every weather-obsessed Minnesotan!

From the Inside Flap

Your favorite local meteorologist brings you the weather in three sections, opening with a history of meteorology, continuing with a crash course in the science of the atmosphere and weather systems, and concluding with how to prognosticate from good old Mother Nature. From Doppler to dandelions, Mike Lynch equips you with the diverse tools needed to understand the ever-changing skies of the North Star State. Chock full of more than a hundred weather proverbs and illustrated with more than 150 photos, diagrams, charts, and drawings, this is the perfect book for every weather-obsessed Minnesotan!

Edition details

• Publisher: Voyageur Pr
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0760328633
• ISBN 13: 9780760328637
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160