Tropical Book Recommendations?

ConvergenceZone · #1 Postby **ConvergenceZone** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 2:53 pm

I want to learn as much about tropical storms/canes as possible, and I was wondering if anyone knows of any learning resources? I know this board is a great tool, but I was wondering if anyone knows of any great book resources out there? That way I can understand terminology and processes better on here relating to tropical activity.

Thanx in advance!

#2 Postby **Steve** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 2:55 pm

The Hurricane and Its Impact - LSU Press circa 19xx. I've got it somewhere. It's a must have.

Steve

ConvergenceZone · #3 Postby **ConvergenceZone** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 3:00 pm

Thanx Steve!

Does it teach ya alot about the storms in the book?

#4 Postby **Steve** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 3:05 pm

Yeah, and it's very readable.

I checked the prices and its going for a fortune ($65+). Anyone who wants mine can have it for $150

.

Steve

wxwatcher91 · #5 Postby **wxwatcher91** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 3:08 pm

I have the book Hurricane Watch

you learn a bit more history than the physics and all of development but I found it rather fascinating...

It was written by Dr Bob Sheets (former director of the National Hurricane Center) and Jack Williams (Founding Editor of the USA Today Weather Page)
---I'm quoting the front cover lol

(c) 2001 and 15 bucks US...

#6 Postby **EDR1222** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 3:23 pm

Jay Barnes has two. Florida's Hurricane History, and North Carolinas Hurricane History. Obviously the titles speak for themselves. They deal with hurricanes that have affected two very hurricane prone states over the years, but still good information in them.

Hurricaneman · #7 Postby **Hurricaneman** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 3:23 pm

Those are all good reads

ConvergenceZone · #8 Postby **ConvergenceZone** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 3:26 pm

Thanx everyone for the recommendations. I'll check them out and check here often to see if anyone posts any others.

Thanks!

NCHurricane · #9 Postby **NCHurricane** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 4:47 pm

EDR1222 wrote:Jay Barnes has two. Florida's Hurricane History, and North Carolinas Hurricane History. Obviously the titles speak for themselves. They deal with hurricanes that have affected two very hurricane prone states over the years, but still good information in them.

Barnes puts out some very good work. I have the NC version, but I need to get the latest version.

A book I have is Hurricanes! by Peter R. Chaston. It's very informative for the novice and those who know a lot. A lot of technical info.

Also, check HERE. A lot of books and articles listed.

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