The Message of the Clouds: How You Can Forecast the Weather

by Oliver Perkins

For thousands of years people have been using the clouds to forecast weather, but with recent advances in technology this practice has largely stopped. However, using the clouds to forecast weather yourself is more accurate than using official forecasts for short term local conditions. This book will show you how to accurately predict the weather using the clouds, without the need for internet connection. It also contains dozens of example cloud formations. This book is perfect for anyone interested in being outdoors. It is useful for sailors, hikers, fishermen, golfers, horse riders and more. It has never before been easier to identify clouds and forecast the weather through them and could be life saving in a survival situation. There are also simple explanations about exactly why types of clouds predict different weather. Find out about --- How the weather works, Forecasting using clouds, Coastal weather, Mountain weather, Weather Folklore. Oliver is a freelance journalist and writes for Yachting Monthly and Practical Boat Owner magazines as well as for his blog. He has been sailing since he was born and has been fascinated by the weather for almost 10 years. Oliver sails his Laser 4.7 for the British team. Reviews: Tom Cunliffe (Yachtmaster Instructor Examiner) "It is so good that my Yachtmaster Instructor candidates would do well to read it." Christopher Collier (Ex-president of the Royal Meteorological Society) "This book is well-researched and the reader is offered practical information in an easy to assimilate form."

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