Florida
Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
by John M. Williams and Iver
W. Duedall
A
comprehensive chronological guide to hurricanes, tropical storms, and
near-misses to impact Florida since 1871, this compact volume contains
the widest possible range of statistics and information for the 181 tropical
cyclones to reach Florida, 72 of them with hurricane force winds, 78 as
tropical storms.
Accessible and easy to understand, Florida Hurricanes and Tropical
Storms explains the terminology used by meteorologists, demonstrates
the use of the Saffir/Simpson Scale, and explores the historical and geographical
contexts of each hurricane and tropical storm. A glossary defines all
technical terms. Additional features include statistics for each hurricane
and tropical storm, first-person eyewitness accounts, one-of-a-kind photos,
10-year tracking charts, and a hurricane preparedness checklist. Readers
will also gain a better understanding of evacuation procedures and of
what to expect in terms of property damage. References and a list of Internet
web sites point readers to additional sources of information.
With 40 percent of its residents living in coastal zones, Florida is a
state uniquely threatened by hurricanes. A book as fascinating as it is
useful, Florida Hurricanes and Tropical Storms is the definitive
reference for the general public, amateur storm trackers, coastal homeowners,
and anyone interested in Florida meteorology, written in a style accessible
even to young students of Florida weather.
John M. Williams is a research affiliate for the Florida Institute of
Technology and has served in the U.S. Army as a staff officer specializing
in satellite and tropical meteorology at the National Hurricane Center
in Coral Gables, Florida. Iver W. Duedall is professor of oceanography
and environmental science at the Florida Institute of Technology.
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