Weather things you Always Wanted to Know - by Alan Sealls (Hardcover)

About the Book

Does lightning go up or down? How can it thunder while snowing? All of us are curious about the weather. This book informs on the wide range of things we see in the sky, and experience in the atmosphere, while answering common weather trivia.

Book Synopsis

Did you look up at the sky today, or check a weather forecast? We can't avoid the influences and impacts of weather. It controls transportation, recreation, aviation, and your planned vacation. Weather is a big factor in our moods, sometimes from something as simple as the difference between a sunny, mild day, and a cloudy, wet day. Weather plays a tremendous role in everyday life around the planet, with extreme cost in dollars and lives when events like hurricanes, ice storms, tornadoes, or heatwaves impact communities and regions. Nearly all living creatures and plants contend with cycles and patterns in our atmosphere. We can't escape weather, so we need to understand it. Weather Things you Always Wanted to Know answers the full spectrum of common weather questions, in simple language for adults down to high school students. It's a full lesson in the science of meteorology without a lot of math, and without tuition!

Review Quotes

Alan Sealls' 'Weather Things You Always Wanted to Know' is an outstanding contribution to the understanding of the ins and outs of meteorology, blending scientific detail with engaging storytelling. Sealls simplifies complex weather phenomena with ease, making the book a compelling read for enthusiasts and professionals alike. His passion for the subject translates into a clear and enjoyable narrative that both educates and entertains, making it an essential addition to any weather lover's library.

Bill Murray, President, The Weather Factory

Alan Sealls' astounding broadcast career showcased his effective communication through a visual medium. That same enthusiasm and ease of explanation comes across in Weather Things You Always Wanted to Know. Spoken in easily relatable terms with humor mixed in, it's an enjoyable read that will appeal to weather hobbyists and weather professionals, and all in between. As a broadcaster, I came away with some new ways of explaining everyday weather concepts that I plan on sharing with credit to who the internet rightfully has named "the best meteorologist ever."

Maureen McCann, AMS Fellow, Broadcast Meteorologist