Florida Weather

By Morton D. Winsberg

"A great book for the Florida newcomer mainly because of the introductory chapter that explains the forces that control Florida's weather and climate: latitude, altitude, land and water distribution, ocean currents, prevailing winds, storms, and pressure systems. It's also valuable because it has highly readable chapters on the various seasonal weather hazards--such as lightning, tornadoes, hurricanes, droughts and freezes--well known to Floridians."-- Southeastern Geographer The plain language and straightforward style of Morton Winsberg's book allow the general reader to understand data and information about Florida weather. The book is organized by seasons and reports seasonal variations around the state. It is generously illustrated with maps, diagrams, and photographs. Final chapters include considerable advice on how to deal with weather hazards associated with each season and a "weather planner for outdoor activities" gives probable temperatures and rain chance.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813026849
• ISBN13: 9780813026848
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: University Press of Florida
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Great info

Love this book. New to South Florida, it answered my questions and was very informative about seasons and clouds.

Excellent!!!

Book accurately describes weather encountered in FL. Photos are black/white. Well-written, easily organized. Has chapters on hurricanes, flooding, fires. Also on temperature zones (very accurate) and local climatic differences. Includes historical information on major weather patterns.Very useful for gardeners identifying plant zones. And excellent for anyone planning on moving to FL and trying to learn about hazards from an unbiased point of view.Really a wonderful handbook to understand weather in general & FL in particular. Highly recommend it!

review of florida weather

book did all it was supposed to.