Weather Whys: Facts, Myths, and Oddities

Whether you chase tornadoes or simply wonder how it can snow in 40-degree weather, youll discover something surprising in Weather Whys. Paul Yeager, a meteorologist and editor, takes a lively journey through the curious world of weather-from myths and misconceptions to weird phenomena to how weather has affected history and sports. The myths, history, wives-tales, oddities, and wonders of a subject that comes up every day: the weather. How a fire can cause a thunderstorm Which city is actually the windiest (Hint: Its not Chicago) How the temperature affects tire pressure Why humidity makes hair go limp or frizzy Whether cows really lie down before it rains Why there are more home runs when its humid Not a day (in at least the last 40 years) has gone by without Paul Yeager focusing on the weather.- While that might indicate the need for a hobby, its given him plently of time to study-and marvel at-the weather, including spending more than 20 years as a coast-to-coast weather forecaster.- He is the author of Literally, the Best Language Book Ever and the blog CloudyAndCool.com