From the author of bestselling Instant Weather Forecasting, Instant Wind Forecasting, and The Weather Handbook, comes Instant Storm Forecasting, an invaluable reference for anyone pursuing outdoor activities. Its instructive photographs of cloud formations, helpful tables, and practical explanations provide the tools for all of us to assess our chances of being caught in a storm, and to judge how severe the storm is likely to be. Covering strong winds, thunder, and hail storms along with hurricanes, tornadoes, typhoons, and waterspouts, this book makes fascinating reading as well as being an essential guide for anyone about to encounter the elements.