Kentucky Weather

"Hill leaves no stone unturned, and in addition to learning about meteorology, the reader is treated to several lessons in history, geology, and many other related topics."—Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society

"An interesting, complete review of Kentucky weather, past and current. . . . All weather enthusiasts will enjoy it. Highly recommended."—Choice

"Hill . . . translates the fluid dynamics of weather forecasting into plain English, explaining what goes into producing tomorrow's weather and how ancient weather patterns played a hand in developing everything from Kentucky's coal fields to our agrarian economy."—Kentucky Monthly

"Hill's book is a great resource and worth a read. . . . Has almost anything one would care to know about the state's climate and weather."—Louisville Courier-Journal

"Informative and entertaining. . . . Hill explores the how and why of Kentucky weather from modern forecasting techniques to old folklore and the signs of nature."—Modern Mountain Magazine

"Hill documents historical patterns and events in Kentucky's weather, providing valuable perspective for professional and amateur weather observers alike."—Stuart A. Foster, State Climatologist for Kentucky

"Hill clearly details the weather's effects on Kentucky's history and development, including those past weather events that have become part of Kentucky's history. . . . Hill also explains the forces that create Kentucky's weather, giving insights into what conditions affect temperature, precipitation, storms, and drought across the Commonwealth."—Weather Reviews

"Hill covers the background and basics of the Bluegrass State's climate and its impact on the economy, as well as weather history and key weather events."—Weatherwise

"A reader-friendly account of Kentucky's weather and climate."—Ohio Valley History