Florida Hurricanes and Tropical Storms: 1871-2001, Expanded Edition [Paperback]

John M. Williams (Author), Iver W. Duedall (Author)

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The most comprehensive chronological guide to hurricanes, tropical storms, and near-misses to impact Florida, this newly expanded volume contains the widest possible range of statistics and information on the tropical cyclones that hit Florida from 1871 through 2001.

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.

About the Author

John M. Williams is a research affiliate for the Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne. He has served in the U.S. Army as a staff officer specializing in satellite and tropical meteorology and has also worked 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, Melbourne.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: University Press of Florida; Second Edition edition (June 30, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813024943
• ISBN-13: 978-0813024943
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,894,973 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Florida Hurricanes and Tropical Storms....Expanded Edition, April 14, 2011

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This review is from: Florida Hurricanes and Tropical Storms: 1871-2001, Expanded Edition (Paperback)

I will make this short: I am the co-author with John Williams....Mr. Williams, a close friend and with an outstanding interest in weather, specifically hurricanes, died in 2007. He and I tried to make this book (and earlier editions) as accurate a possible and very readable.

While the book was published nearly 10 y ago, the reader will discover many facts and reports about history of hurricanes in Florida.

Our only disappointment was that the publisher did not take an active interest in publishing another edition which would have included the storms that occurred in Florida in 2004.