Dick Goddard's Weather Guide for Northeast Ohio
Season-by-Season Facts, Folklore, Sky-watching, Storm Tips, and Weather Wit from Cleveland's Most Trusted Meteorologist
by Dick Goddard
- Format: Softcover, 272 pages, 5.3 x 8.5 inches
- Illustrations: 145 black-and-white photographs and illustrations
- ISBN: 978-1-886228-12-2
- Price: $13.95
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Description
A popular fixture on Cleveland TV since 1961, Dick Goddard is the weather for many thousands of Northeast Ohioans who rely on him for the forecast every night. Among the first certified meteorologists, Goddard is serious about the weather—and about attracting viewers. A 1987-88 national survey of newscaster popularity by Herb B. Altman Communications Research ranked Goddard as the most popular local weathercaster in America.
Dick Goddard's Weather Guide for Northeast Ohio has Goddard's best weather essays, quick tips, and drawings (he's an accomplished illustrator) in one fun, fact-filled collection. Goddard covers an array of weather subjects and meteorological phenomena: local weather patterns and the causes and effects of our climate; what to look for in the sky and on the ground year 'round; how to understand a weather forecast; how to stay safe in a variety of dangerous storms; local meteorological groups and resources; what you need for your own backyard weather station; and many other weather-related topics, and some off-beat stuff, too! Includes rare weather-history photos, comprehensive local-weather statistics, and interesting, practical advice to use every day of the year—day or night, rain or shine!
Reviews
- “Goddard always has taken Northeast Ohio weather very seriously, and, as a result, he has become one of the most trusted and beloved figures in the history of Cleveland broadcasting . . . Dick Goddard is funny . . . indeed, the Akron native's gentle sense of humor is on display in every chapter of this richly illustrated collection . . . Goddard's book is a folksy and friendly weather guide for anyone who has ever wondered about Northeast Ohio's infamous gray skies, wind chills and lake effect snow. While weather buffs will devour the many statistics and scientific explanations, the merely curious will be grateful for the author's down-to-earth approach to conditions in the stratosphere . . . The novice never needs to feel intimidated in Goddard's presence. His book tackles the mysteries of meteorology with common sense and a sense of humor . . . You don't need to know your cirrus from your cumulus to have fun with Goddard's Weather Guide. Still, if you do know your way around storm paths and jet streams, you'll appreciate the veteran forecaster's knowledge, experience and passion.” — Akron Beacon Journal
- “Chock full of information that will interest anyone who has ever looked out the window and wondered whether to zip the lining in our out of his London Fog . . . a storehouse of Goddard-isms and knowledge. Open it anywhere and there will be a tidbit of usable information. Far from dry science, the entries are fun, informative and amusing.” — Currents
- “Literate and entertaining writing . . . Dick Goddard seems to be that rare celebrity who enjoys his work, is in it for the long haul, is gracious rather than resentful of his competitors, and loves to continue learning--a real renaissance man.” — Free Times
- “Trust me, it's a winner. Better yet, don't trust me. Trust Goddard. People have been doing that for almost 40 years around here . . . [His book] more than equals our climate in its range and in its ability to fascinate and surprise . . . Great for browsing, reading or reference, it's the book we should expect from a self-described pack rat who discards nothing, is interested in everything and is passionate about science and history.” — The Plain Dealer
- “For more than 30 years, Goddard has covered the weather on nightly TV news, and his experience as Cleveland's most watched meteorologist makes him the ideal candidate for a book featuring Ohio's fickle sky . . . Those who don't consider the weather a stimulating read might be surprised by Goddard's view of the earth's mood swings, relishing in his description of everything from El Nino to spring's noisy wildlife . . . Employing a simplicity of language as well as a depth of knowledge, a quirky narrative structure and facts and observations that only a weatherman of 30 years would know, Goddard makes this book work . . . Goddard doesn't need a gimmick, or black satchel of tricks. His experience and genuine interest in making accurate predictions speak for themselves. And more often than not, Ohioans are laughing at his jokes . . . not his forecasts.” — Stow Sentry
- “A comprehensive manual of information on the weather that we experience in Northeast Ohio. ” — Chesterland News
- “Three generations of Northeast Ohioans have come to rely on the easygoing Goddard for insights about this area's notoriously unpredictable weather patterns. Tens of thousands of us bought his book.” — Morning Journal
- “Goddard has forged an emotional bond with viewers matched by only a select few on-air personalities in the 53-year history of Cleveland television.” — News-Herald
- “Dick Goddard, who has spent the better part of his career at WJW Fox 8 (formally CBS), has been predicting weather in northeast Ohio since 1961. Words like 'venerable' and 'beloved' don't even begin to describe this weatherman, who is cherished by his viewers and respected industry-wide as one of the greatest local meteorologists.” — Ohio Magazine
- “You would never believe weather could be so entertaining . . . Everything you've ever wanted to know about weather but were afraid to ask.” — North Coast Sports
- “Unlike the weather, his humor is always warm and dry . . . This book combines Dick's wealth of weather knowledge with his wit and pictures for an entertaining and informative read.” — Over the Back Fence
About Dick Goddard
Dick Goddard has served as the chief meteorologist at WJW TV8 since 1966. He forecasts the weather Monday through Friday on the 5, 6 and 10 o'clock editions of Fox8 News. National surveys by Herb Altman Research have twice named him as the most popular local television weatherperson in America. In 2001, Ohio Magazine named him Best Meteorologist. Goddard served with the U. S. Air Force before receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Kent State University. A native of Akron, he currently lives in Medina. He is also the author of Dick Goddard's Weather Guide for Northeast Ohio. More About Dick Goddard
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