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 Hurricane Ike - This category 2 storm (with a category 4-like storm surge) wreaked havoc from the upper Texas coast to the Ohio Valley. Here are some links to images and reports for the storm.
NOAA Aerial Survey
NHC Info
Houston NWS
Storm Prediction Center
Central Plains Severe Weather Symposium - HTWW participated in the 2008 annual severe weather awareness event in Lincoln, NE and we plan to back again in 2009.
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Also check out new NWS
Wind Chill Index
Other news and web
page updates
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Snowfall maps and data from NOAA
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NEW BOOK about EXTREME WEATHER (Understanding the Science of Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Floods, Heat Waves, Snow Storms, Global Warming and Other Atmospheric Disturbances) is now available. Designed for grades 8 and up, the book addresses many facets of our world's current spate of wild weather, but with new perspectives and stunning photography. Global warming/ climate change issues are linked to understanding general weather processes. Makes a great holiday gift for anyone who is "into weather." Available at our HOW
THE WEATHERWORKS Web Store (product #885); personalized copies available upon request.
Due to high interest, there is now an EXTREME WEATHER Book Signing Tour underway. Come visit us when we arrive in these locations (more to be added soon):
January 2008 -- New Orleans, LA
January 2008 -- Naples, FL
February 2008 -- Boston, MA
March 2008 -- Lincoln, NE
April 2008 -- Rockville, MD
NEW CLOUD POSTER is now available. Designed for grades 6 and up, the poster features 26 full-color images and informative text. A great holiday gift for anyone who loves "skywatching" Available at our HOW
THE WEATHERWORKS Web Store (product #331).
TORNADOES is a great resource / reference book about tornadoes for ages 10+; the book features outstanding photography, easy-to-understand descriptions of tornado formation and destruction, and even global climatological information about these capricious storms.
This book would be an
invaluable addition to any classroom or library, or it can simply
provide enjoyable reading for people interested in the weather.
Check out this newest How the Weatherworks product at our HOW
THE WEATHERWORKS Web Store (product #895 shown to the right--------->);
when you order, please be sure to request a free personalized
copy.
TORNADOES REVIEWS
Keith C. Heidorn,
PhD, THE WEATHER DOCTOR
".... A
five-star choice!...striking illustrations are balanced by Mogil's
well crafted text....writing is strongly scientific yet clear
enough to convey the complexities of the formation and life cycle
of tornadoes and the thunderstorms which spawn them...should
be a part of every school or home weather library."
The Minneapolis Star
Tribune "....
a concise guide to tornadoes, with awe-inspiring photos, clear
explanations and illuminating
graphics."
Weatherwise Magazine ".... perfectly suited
to all curious students from middle schoolers to adults...clear,
enthusiastic overview of current tornado science...explained
in simple fascinating language..."
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Two of our "hottest" products
VOLCANOES
(product #896), GLACIERS (product
#897) and GLOBAL
CHANGE (product #898), three other
outstanding books in the WorldLife Library series, are also available
at the HOW
THE WEATHERWORKS Web Store.
The Kestrell 3000 Multi-function
Pocket Weather Station (product #093) has now been added to HOW
THE WEATHERWORKS Web Store, as well.
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