Wicked Weather A Visual Essay of Extreme Storms [Paperback]

For the past 30 years, Warren Faidley has forecast, intercepted, and photographed some of the planets most extreme weather and natural disasters. As a photojournalist, natural disaster survival expert, and adventurer, his expeditions have covered countless miles. Along the way, he has witnessed both the dark side and breathtaking beauty of Mother Natures mysterious ways. He has journeyed into the heart of darkness as hurricanes Andrew and Katrina brought rage and ruin to thousands. Tornadoes, firestorms, earthquakes, and lightning bolts are forever recorded by his cameras, but his memories are filled with the human elements of hope and survival.In this book, youll discover over 150 photographs that chronicle Faidleys quest to find the perfect image in the midst of total chaos and will read about his adventures in the midst of the roar of an EF5 tornado, grapefruit-size hailstones, severe thunder and lightning storms, forest fires, and more.Warrens photography is world-renowned and the result of considerable knowledge, talent, and effort.The Weather ChannelIf you had to pick one person to get you through the storm from hell, it would be Warren Faidley.BBC Radio Facts about the characteristics of severe weather in all its forms Over 150 photos of exhillerating climactic conditions Stories about devastation and survivalAbout the AuthorIntroductionSection 1Thunder and Lightning StormsSection 2Hurricanes and TornadoesSection 3Severe Snow StormsSection 4Forest FiresIndexWhile most people will do anything to avoid a dangerous storm, Warren Faidley has spent years trying to get as close as possible to some of the planets most violent weather.Discovery Channel ProfilesFor the past 30 years, Warren Faidley has forecast, intercepted, and photographed some of the planets most extreme weather and natural disasters. As a photojournalist, natural disaster survival expert, and adventurer, his expeditions have covered countless miles. Along the way, he has witnessl“7