Twister Tales: Unraveling Tornado Myths - Paperback

by Steve Lanore (Author)

Did you know the Tornado Warning false alarm rate is 70%? This number is straight from the National Weather Service. Find out why in "Twister Tales: Unraveling Tornado Myths". Find out what Doppler radar can (and can't) tell you. What's the connection between green skies and tornadoes? Why driving away from a tornado may not always be a bad thing to do... The Top 10 Deadliest tornadoes in the U.S....accounts of each one... freakish tornado happenings, tales of good (and bad) luck in the path of twisters "Be Weather Aware" sections help you put together a game plan before storms show up. This book makes a great read for anyone that enjoys weather or science

Author Biography

Steve LaNore is the Chief Meteorologist at KXII-TV in Sherman, TX where he has served in this capacity since 2006. His television career includes 9 years in San Antonio and six years in Austin. He is a 9-time award-winning meteorologist, including three awards for "Weather Wits and Science Snickers" in 2013. He has nearly three decades of broadcast experience; is an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist and has completed the National Weather Service advanced Skywarn training program.