American Meteorological Society

HOW'S THE WEATHER?: FIND YOUR OUTDOORS COMFORT PARADISE IN THE U.S.
James L. Kennedy, 2002, 272 pp., $29.95, paperbound, ASK Analytic Services, Inc.
ISBN 0-9703123-0-X

INSTANT WEATHER FORECASTING
(SECOND EDITION)
Alan Watts, 2001, 64 pp., paperbound, Sheridan House,
ISBN 1-574091-36-0

One of the greatest threats to an enjoyable vacation is inclement weather. These titles are meant to be used as tools to assist travelers, boaters, and outdoor enthusiasts in determining climate conditions. In the first book, the author has analyzed climate records from around the United States and uses data on air moisture and monthly average temperature to ascertain the ideal time of year to visit a particular U.S. location. Although the information is statistical, it is presented in a series of readable tables for a nonscientific audience. The second title has been a popular forecasting guide since its first printing in 1968. It features 24 color pictures of clouds (covering a variety of weather situations) and accompanying tables that can be analyzed to help determine potential weather events. The author is an avid sailor, and the book is intended to be particularly useful for the boating aficionado.

Mathew Gillespie
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