The Weather Identification Handbook: The Ultimate Guide for Weather Watchers

by Storm Dunlop

What does it mean when there is a corona around the moon? How do you tell the difference between stratocumulus and nimbostratus clouds? THE WEATHER IDENTIFICATION HANDBOOK is an essential guide to the many different types of phenomena that may be observed, and also gives brief details of the weather that may be expected. The following topics are covered in a reader-friendly

ØCloud classification
ØHow to identify different cloud types and how they relate to forthcoming weather
ØHow clouds are formed
ØOptical phenomena
ØPrecipitation
ØWind
ØSevere weather
ØWeather systems
ØSatellite images and weather maps

Full of beautiful color photographs and diagrams, THE WEATHER IDENTIFICATION HANDBOOK is essential for the outdoor photographer, adventurer, or meteorological enthusiast. It is also perfect for any parent whose child asks the proverbial question, "Why is the sky blue?"

Genres: Reference, Nature, Nonfiction, Science

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Marjorie Elwood · Rating 4 out of 5]

This started out quite dull, as the author went through each cloud type, species, and variety, but then she started to pull them together to explain which presage a change in the weather. Along the way, she discussed a number of truly unique clouds (nacreous and noctilucent among them). The book wound up being fascinating and I now peer up at the sky frequently to try to predict what the clouds will do....

[Doug · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book by Storm Dunlop! His books are always very comprehensive with lots of great pictures and diagrams! I especially like the auxiliary material/similar cloud structures with the associated page number so you can reference it after reading the page you are on. Very helpful. This is a smaller and not quite as detailed a book as his Meteorology Manual book (the Bible), but summarized things very well. If you enjoy the topic of weather, a well structured read indeed! 😎

[Jbondandrews · Rating 5 out of 5]

There was so much information about clouds. It was even more interesting than the other weather book I read. Didn't know that clouds were classified as species and a group of clouds are known as a street. I wish I owned this book.

[Michael A. Johnston · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fine little field guide for cloud-spotting or weather observation in general.

[Sheena · Rating 4 out of 5]

While the weather should not be a focus in most fiction writing, knowing how to identify weather correctly can help a writer seem more knowledgeable. A reader will not care that a thunderstorm is the result of cumulonimbus clouds, but that same reader will pause if thin, wispy, cotton-candy-like clouds lead to the worst storm in ten years. Likewise, a reader will probably close a book that describes the processes to create ice pellets versus hail -- but may also close the book if, during a snowstorm, the author describes hail (or ice pellets during a thunderstorm).

[Grada (BoekenTrol) · Rating 4 out of 5]

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It was an interesting book, that I read with Junior when he was small.
The knowledge of course has trickled away. It could be handy now, with the very impredictable weather.

[Shayne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Got this on a lark because my daughter was learning about weather, and it was fun to see all of the phenomena outlined here. I am about ready to start a bingo sheet or something.