From fog to freeze, from drought to flood, from the El Niño effect to the dangers of sun exposure, the weather affects everyone every day. The Rough Guide to Weather takes you past the hype of weather headlines and gives you the perspective you need to be weather-savvy. It allows you to read between the lines of a forecast, spot the signs of a developing storm, understand the science behind the atmosphere’s beauty and the latest on global warming and the ozone layer. The guide gives you a quick take on conditions at more than 150 travel destinations worldwide and shows you where to learn more on the internet.
• Concise explanations of weather features.
• Behind-the-scenes look at how forecasts are made – what they do, and don’t reveal.
• Down-to-earth primer on global climate change.
• NASA photos. |
What The Press Say
May in Greece should be warm, rather than hot, with temperatures in the mid-60s and just a slim chance of rain. How do I know? My bible on the shelf above my desk, is the Rough Guide to Weather. - Good Housekeeping Far outshines similar books such as The Complete Idiot's Guide to Weather as a good basic weather book...I strongly recommend this book. - The Weather Doctor |