Awards

• Commended for Minnesota Book Award (Minnesota Subject) 2008

Overview

In a tumultuous state that has annual tornadoes, blizzards, thunderstorms and heat waves Minnesotans have a natural interest in predicting the weather - just like the English! Mike Lynch is Minnesota's top weather forecaster, and here he reveals the secrets to accurate forecasting - from Dandelions to Doppler. Infusing the book with a sense of fun and expertise, Lynch explains the mechanics of the weather, and looks at scientific prediction from the Greeks and Romans to present day satellite and radar technology. he also turns to Nature, and shows how plant and animal behavior , sky color, lakes, stars and more can accurately predict the weather. Rounding out this expert fact-filled guide are sidebars on Minnesota weather history and lore, plus a state weather almanac.

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Worthington Daily Globe, Dec. 10, 2007 <br> People who watch the weather channel regularly will no doubt be pleased with this book. It's more than enough information to fuel weather conversations for years to come. <br> <br> BookNews.com/SciTech Book News, Dec. 12, 2007<br> A Minneapolis radio meteorologist explains the basic science behind meteorology ... suitable for high school students and above. <br>

St. Croix Valley , Winter 2007 Longtime meteorologist Mike Lynch gives readers a peek into the world of weather.

"BOOK NEWS"" Inc .""December 2007""The writing style is suitable for high school students and above."" St. Croix""""Valley"", "" Winter 2007""Longtime meteorologist Mike Lynch gives readers a peek into the world of weather."" Worthington"" Daily Globe"", Dec. 10, 2007 ""People who watch the weather channel regularly will no doubt be pleased with this book. It's more than enough information to fuel weather conversations for years to come."""" ""BookNews.com/SciTech Book ""News, ""Dec. 12, 2007""A Minneapolis radio meteorologist explains the basic science behind meteorology ... suitable for high school students and above."" St. Croix"" ""Valley,"""" Winter 2007 ""Longtime meteorologist Mike Lynch gives readers a peek into the world of weather."" Worthington"" Daily Globe,"" Dec. 10, 2007 ""People who watch the weather channel regularly will no doubt be pleased with this book. It's more than enough information to fuel weather conversations for years to come."" "" "" BookNews.com/SciTech Book ""News, ""Dec. 12, 2007 ""A Minneapolis radio meteorologist explains the basic science behind meteorology ... suitable for high school students and above."" BOOK NEWS"" Inc .""December 2007 ""The writing style is suitable for high school students and above."""

Author Information

"Minnesota native Mike Lynch has been a broadcast meteorologist with WCCO Radio in Minneapolis for over 25 years. Also an astronomy enthusiast, Mike is the author of Mike Lynch's Minnesota StarWatch,"" published by Voyageur Press in 2004, and a stargazing columnist for the St Paul Pioneer Press."" Mike and his wife, Kathy, live in Eagan."

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