North Carolina Weather and Climate
From blue skies to raging hurricanes, from ice storms to droughts, North Carolina's weather varies widely from season to season and from day to day. In this delightful and informative book, Peter Robinson provides a layperson's guide to the state's weather and climate and an introduction to the science that describes it.\ What is North Carolina's "typical" weather? How does it vary from the coast to the mountains? How do we forecast it? With dozens of color maps and tables to make...
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In this delightful and informative book, Peter Robinson provides a layperson's guide to the state's weather and climate and an introduction to the science that describes it. He covers big issues such as the role of weather and climate in daily life in the state, the process of forecasting, severe weather threats and their causes, and the meteorological effect of seasons. He also considers more specific phenomena such as the role of groundwater in weather, the effects of acid rain, and the variations in NC's microclimates. Throughout, Robinson discusses weather in ways that can inform daily life, whether one is planting a garden, building a climate-friendly and energy-efficient home, or choosing a time and place for vacation.
ForewordCh. 1Weather in our lives1Ch. 2Sunshine, seasons, and temperature23Ch. 3Water in the air and at the ground53Ch. 4Our common daily weather81Ch. 5Severe and hazardous weather109Ch. 6Weather around the state and through the year151Ch. 7Forecasting the weather177App. AGetting information205App. BA practical guide to observing the weather208App. CClimate data for selected stations214App. DTwentieth-century hurricanes influencing North Carolina226
\ From the Publisher"Robinson writes about the history of North Carolina weather, the science behind it, and what we can expect in the future."\ — Endeavors\ \
