by Alan Rodgers
First published 2016
The meteorology team at the National Weather Service faces their biggest challenge yet when unusual atmospheric patterns threaten to disrupt forecasting models across the region. Lead forecaster Sarah Chen must navigate the complex world of barometric readings, satellite imagery, and computer algorithms while training rookie meteorologist Jake Martinez on the fundamentals of weather prediction. As storm systems converge and data streams multiply, the team races to decode atmospheric signals and issue accurate warnings. Chen teaches Martinez to read weather symbols, interpret measurement tools, and understand how raw data transforms into reliable forecasts. The pressure mounts as communities depend on their predictions for safety and planning. Through late nights analyzing pressure systems and temperature gradients, the characters discover that forecasting weather requires both scientific precision and intuitive understanding of atmospheric behavior.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, mystery, thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, training
Setting: National Weather Service
32 pages · Paperback · Heinemann/Raintree