Instant Storm Forecasting - Softcover

Watts, Alan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1574092774 ISBN 13: 9781574092776

Publisher: Sheridan House, 2009

Synopsis

From the author of bestselling Instant Weather Forecasting, Instant Wind Forecasting, and The Weather Handbook, comes Instant Storm Forecasting, an invaluable reference for anyone pursuing outdoor activities. Its instructive photographs of cloud formations, helpful tables, and practical explanations provide the tools for all of us to assess our chances of being caught in a storm, and to judge how severe the storm is likely to be. Covering strong winds, thunder, and hail storms along with hurricanes, tornadoes, typhoons, and waterspouts, this book makes fascinating reading as well as being an essential guide for anyone about to encounter the elements.

About this title

About the Author

Alan Watts, a professional meteorologist, has spent considerable time studying wind changes and short-term alterations in the weather. This, combined with his enthusiasm for sailing, led to his first book. He is also the author of the bestselling Instant Weather Forecasting, Instant Wind Forecasting, The Weather Handbook, and Weather Wise, all published by Sheridan House.

From the Back Cover

Instant Storm Forecasting is an invaluable reference for anyone pursuing outdoor activities. Its instructive photographs of cloud formations, helpful tables, and practical explanations provide the tools for all of us to assess our chances of being caught in a storm, and to judge how severe the storm is likely to be. Covering strong winds, thunder, and hail storms along with hurricanes, tornadoes, typhoons, and waterspouts, this book makes fascinating reading as well as being an essential guide for anyone about to encounter the elements.

No other weather writer uses the practical hands-on approach of Alan Watts, whose reputation for explaining complicated meteorological situations in an understandable way for the average reader is second to none.

Praise for the author's bestselling Instant Weather Forecasting:

"Excellent value and a good cockpit companion." Classic Boat

"I have a favorite little bookInstant Weather Forecasting, by Alan Wattsthat I have to replace every four or five years because of overuse. Almost every time we go to sea, we spend time looking at its color photos of different types of clouds and comparing them to the clouds we see above us. Then we carefully read Watts's analysis of what the clouds portend." Lin Pardey, SAIL

"Another gem that's a dog-eared favorite." Coastal Cruising

Edition details

• Publisher: Sheridan House
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1574092774
• ISBN 13: 9781574092776
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224