Your Quick Guide to Clouds and the Weather
The weather fascinates us. It's captivating, beautiful--and sometimes
dangerous. It's a part of our everyday lives, and it influences
everything from travel plans to daily routines. The weather deserves our
attention and understanding. To that end, meteorologist Ryan Henning
provides a straighforward, easy-to-understand introduction to weather
basics in a conveniently sized booklet.
Weather Basics begins with an identification guide to clouds, broken
into identifying them from below and from a distance. Next, the booklet
explains various forms of precipitation, including rain, snow, sleet,
and freezing rain. Perhaps the most important section of the booklet is
about severe weather safety. Ryan explains how to identify weather
conditions that could produce severe weather. He details the causes,
potential effects, and what you should do in the event of occurrences
like thunderstorms, hail, tornadoes, and blizzards. That section is
followed by one on fair weather observations, including sun dogs and
rainbows. An introduction to weather forecasting rounds out the booklet,
where readers learn about interpreting weather forecasts and available
model information.
This meteorology reference presents the types of phenomena you might
encounter at home or in nature. It's pocket-sized format makes it handy
to keep in your glove box, tent, or desk drawer, so it's always there
when you need it. Whether you're at home with your family or on a solo
backpacking adventure, this guide can give you the information needed to
stay safe and enjoy the great outdoors.
