Philadelphia Area Weather Book by Jon Nese
Answers various questions about Philadelphia's weather and climate, from the Poconos and Philadelphia to southern New Jersey and the Shore to Delaware. This book offers a history of the region's pivotal role in the development of weather science that goes back to colonial times and gives an account of what forecasters actually do on a daily basis.
When it comes to Philadelphia weather, Jon Nese and Glenn 'Hurricane' Schwartz know what's going onNow, you can get the best of their knowledge about your weather in a clear, concise, fun book.-Al Roker, NBC's Today Show
Jon Nese and Glenn Schwartz have put together extensive information regarding weather in the Philadelphia area. Rather than just compiling a book of statistics, they have crafted a fascinating book full of stories going far beyond the seasonal variations in the local weather. Their book is sure to be of interest to Philadelphia residents and will serve as an invaluable source of reference material for teachers, the media, emergency managers, and others with an interest in the history of meteorology.-Dr. Greg Forbes, Severe Weather Expert, The Weather Channel
It offers readers insight into the region's seasonal, and quite changeable, weather conditions, the history of weather observation in the area and a slew of fun facts.-Bucks County Courier Times
That synergy between science and entertainment is evident throughout the book. Structured with the rich details of a meteorology primer and the thumbnail sketches of an almanac, this compulsively readable volume also functions as a cultural history of the forecasters and storms embedded in our memories.-Mayfair News
...an outstanding job describing and explaining, in layman's terms, the wide variety of weather phenomenon that affect the city of Philadelphia and its environs.-The Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, November 2004
[A] great reference tool for any weather-crazed Philadelphian.-The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Jon Nese and Glenn Schwartz have put together extensive information regarding weather in the Philadelphia area. Rather than just compiling a book of statistics, they have crafted a fascinating book full of stories going far beyond the seasonal variations in the local weather. Their book is sure to be of interest to Philadelphia residents and will serve as an invaluable source of reference material for teachers, the media, emergency managers, and others with an interest in the history of meteorology.-Dr. Greg Forbes, Severe Weather Expert, The Weather Channel
It offers readers insight into the region's seasonal, and quite changeable, weather conditions, the history of weather observation in the area and a slew of fun facts.-Bucks County Courier Times
That synergy between science and entertainment is evident throughout the book. Structured with the rich details of a meteorology primer and the thumbnail sketches of an almanac, this compulsively readable volume also functions as a cultural history of the forecasters and storms embedded in our memories.-Mayfair News
...an outstanding job describing and explaining, in layman's terms, the wide variety of weather phenomenon that affect the city of Philadelphia and its environs.-The Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, November 2004
[A] great reference tool for any weather-crazed Philadelphian.-The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Jon Nese, Ph.D. formerly Chief Meteorologist at The Franklin Institute, is Storm Analyst at the Weather Channel and co-author of A World of Weather.Glenn Schwartz is Chief Meteorologist for NBC-10 in Philadelphia and has been voted most trusted meteorologist in the Philadelphia area by readers of Philadelphia Magazine.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781566399562 |
| ISBN 10 | 1566399564 |
| Title | Philadelphia Area Weather Book |
| Author | Jon Nese |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Temple University Press,U.S. |
| Year published | 2001-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 344 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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