Overview
Now in its third edition, North Carolina's Hurricane History is a popular illustrated history of the more than fifty great storms that have battered the Tar Heel state from the days of the first European explorers through 1999's devastating hurricane Floyd, which caused $6 billion in damages. Jay Barnes examined newspaper reports, National Weather Service records, and eyewitness descriptions to compile this extraordinary chronicle, which also features nearly 300 photographs, maps, and illustrations.Editorials
From the Publisher
The most complete North Carolina hurricane book just got better! (Greg Fishel, Chief Meteorologist, Capitol Broadcasting Co., Inc.)Without doubt, this is the definitive reference book on the Carolinas' plight with tropical weather. In fact, I use it in my work as a broadcaster, meteorologist, and journalist to help put current storms into historical perspective. (Eric Thomas, Chief Meteorologist, WBTV-Charlotte)
Jay Barnes's new material on hurricanes that have recently made landfall along the North Carolina coast is well written and accurate. It is fascinating to read about the ordeal of hurricane Floyd. (Steve Lyons, Tropical Program Manager, The Weather Channel)
Fascinating. . . . With compelling words and images, Barnes chronicles the destruction seen and the lessons learned from the storms.""—Raleigh News and Observer
This is arguably the best book ever produced about hurricanes—what they are, what they do, and how to avoid the brunt of them. (Southern Book Trade)
Raleigh News and Observer
Fascinating. . . . With compelling words and images, Barnes chronicles the destruction seen and the lessons learned from the storms.Coastwatch
Packed with information. . . . An intense and emotional narrative.Southern Book Trade
This is arguably the best book ever produced about hurricanes--what they are, what they do, and how to avoid the brunt of them.Steve Lyons
A valuable reference guide. . . . The [account] of hurricane Floyd is fascinating to read. . . . I applaud Jay Barnes's outstanding efforts to detail human impacts that are so vivid to those who had to live through them. I hope those who read the book will take measures to have a hurricane plan in place if they live in hurricane prone areas.Greg Fishel
The most complete North Carolina hurricane book just got better!—Inc.