The Weather Handbook
By Alan Watts
160 pp. 2nd edition. 30 color photos, 30 color illustrations. 1999. Paperback. $19.95
ISBN 1 57409 081 X
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Alan Watts has written several bestselling books on weather and is an acknowledged international authority on the subject. In The Weather Handbook he explains in straightforward terms how to look at the sky and interpret what the clouds indicate about the coming weather.
The book's many useful tips and rules-of-thumb, supplemented by color photos and illustrations, are based on the latest meteorological advances as well as centuries-old weather lore. Subjects covered include cloud identification, reading the wind, interpreting weather maps, predicting sea breezes and gales, the crossed-wind rule, and much more.
Boaters – as well as anyone who spends time outdoors – will find this book an invaluable resource.
“One of the best books on understanding the weather and getting a grip on weather forecasting.” —WoodenBoat
“Watts's latest effort, The Weather Handbook, is most informative, understandable and easy to read… I highly recommend this book.” —Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society
Contents:
- Significant Weather
- Looking at the Sky
- Clouds and Cloudiness
- From the Four Winds
- The Message in the Wind
- Weather Systems
- Tying Up Low Weather
- When Cold Air Is Coming
- Low Winds and Weather
- A Day's Wind
- When Showers Are Forecast
- Facts About Wind
- Rain and Snow
- High Weather
- Thunder and Lightning
- Some Fundamental Principles
- Conclusion
- Information and Explanations
- Index
- Bibliography
About the Author:
A former professional meteorologist and avid sailor, Alan Watts has written 10 books on weather and weather prediction and is an acknowledged international authority on the subject. He is a regular contributor to SAIL, Yachting Monthly, and Practical Boat Owner.
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