Extreme American Weather

Historic weather stories are ingrained in American culture.  We all remember where we were during the Storm of the Century and we've heard about the film and novel The Perfect Storm.  Some of us may have even heard of the Winter of 1899 or the heat waves of 1936 (Dust Bowl).

However, it is often difficult to find information on these weather events beyond anecdotal "human interest" stories.  Sure, there are technical case studies detailing the more significant events, but many quickly become obscure and nearly impossible to find.

Extreme American Weather is your guide to the most significant weather events that have ever occurred in the United States in the modern era.  Surface and upper-air charts detailing the event's life cycle are combined with summaries, newspaper accounts, and additional meteorological information.  As a special educational and interactive feature, Extreme American Weather also presents twelve secret events with solutions and discussions so that readers can try their hand at traveling back in time and analyzing the weather.

Who's it For?

Featuring technical content that's light on theory and complex information, Extreme American Weather is a perfect selection for avid professionals, weather enthusiasts, storm chasers, emergency managers, broadcasters, boaters, pilots, and anyone who wants to learn practical, everyday forecasting in a refreshing and easy-to-read format.

2004 / 136 pp.