Severe Storm Forecasting

by Tim Vasquez

With Internet weather data growing at exponential rates, dual-polarization radar systems coming online, enthusiasts flocking to storm chasing by the hundreds, and great strides being made in storm forecasting, the time has come for a comprehensive book on predicting these dangerous weather occurrences. Severe Storm Forecasting is the perfect title for the forecast desk. Examine the latest in storm structure, look up the ideal precursors for hail and tornadoes, study up on hodographs and soundings, and take a close look at weather analysis and diagnosis. There's no calculus in this book, no fanciful tornado stories, and no oversimplification of advanced concepts. Pick up this book and step into the severe thunderstorm forecast office of the 2010s. Tim Vasquez is an experienced aviation weather and storm chase forecaster, works as an author, consultant, and programmer, and has appeared on CBS Evening News, BBC, and The Weather Channel as an expert on aviation weather.

280 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Angelyn Hobson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a useful book. It provides a lot of great information and is written in an understandable way.

[CharlieSz · Rating 4 out of 5]

More prep for storm season. This is a very detailed book which will benefit from multiple reads. Lots of good info, but I need to figure out how to understand it all so I can apply it on the chase.