The Weather Almanac: A Reference Guide to Weather, Climate, and Related Issues in the United States and Its Key Cities

The Weather Almanac, Twelfth Edition presents climate and meteorological data including weather trends and patterns dating back 1000 years, natural disasters, and a 20-page glossary. The book features detailed maps, pictures, and tables compiling climate data from various sources, including the National Weather Service and the US Geological Survey. Separate sections, edited from official reports, cover tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms, and lightening, flash floods, and winter storms, including recent disasters such as the Indian Ocean Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina. These chapters serve as a reference for severe weather and extreme conditions.