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
Chapter Listing Includes:
- Mesoanalysis
- The Thunderstorm
- Mesoscale Convective Systems
- Tornadoes
- Hail
- Lightning
- Stability & Shear
- Radar
- Satellite
- Forecasting
- Numerical Prediction