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How to Forecast Weather Without Gadgets

How to Forecast Weather? WITHOUT GADGETS WATCH THE LOOK FOR A LOOK AT THE CLOUDS RAINBOW MOON IN THE WEST AT NIGHT Cloud cover on a winter night - expect warmer weather because clouds prevent heat radiation that would lower the temperature ona clear night. If it is reddish or pale, dust is in the air. But if the moon is bright and sharply focused, it's probably because low pressure has cleared out the dust, and low pressure means rain. Most major storm fronts travel west to east, and a rainbow in the west means moisture, which can mean rain is on its way. On the other hand, a rainbow in the east around sunset means that the rain is on its way out and you can look forward to sunny days. Cumulus towers (cumulus castellanus) - possibility of showers later in the day Clouds going in different directions (e.g. one layer going west, another layer going north)- bad weather coming, probably hail Also, a ring around the moon (caused by light shining through cirrostratus clouds associated with warm fronts and moisture) can indicate that rain will probably fall within the next three days. Remember: Circle around the moon, rain or snow soon. Remember: Rainbow in the morning, need for a warning. RED SKY AT NIGHT Cumulonimbus clouds early in the day and developing throughout the day - greater chances of severe weather SAILOR'S DELIGHT WIND: RED SKY IN THE MORNING SAILORS TAKE WARNING! Mammatus cloud (formed by sinking air) - thunderstorm is dissipating (not forming) Detect which direction the wind is blowing. If you see a red sky during sunset (when you're looking to the west), there is a high pressure system with dry air that is stirring dust particles in the air, causing the sky to look red. Since prevailing front movements and jet streams weather usually move from west to east, the dry air is heading towards you. Cirrus clouds high in the sky like long streamers - bad weather within the next 36 hours Easterly winds can indicate an approaching storm front, westerly winds the opposite. Strong winds indicate high pressure differences, which can be a sign of advancing storm fronts. Altocumulus clouds like mackerel scales - bad weather within the next 36 hours. The old sailor's saying for these types of clouds is "Mares tails and mackerel scales, tall ships carry short sails." Another is "Mackerel skies and mare's tails, sailors furl their sails." Deciduous trees show the undersides of their leaves A red sky in the morning (in the East, where the sun rises) means that the dry air has already moved past you, and what follows behind it (on its way towards you) is a low pressure system that carries moisture. during unusual winds, supposedly because they grow in a way that keeps them right-side up during typical prevalent winds. Mackerel skies and mares tails formations sometimes appear in the same sky. When that happens, rain is sure to follow the next day. AIR: HUMIDITY: Take a deep breath. Close your eyes and smell the air. Many people can feel humidity, especially in their hair (it curls up and gets frizzy). Plants release their waste in a low pressure atmosphere, generating a smell like compost and indicating an upcoming rain. You can also look trees. These leaves tend to curl in high humidity, which tends to precede a heavy rain. the leaves of oak maple Swamps will release gasses just before a storm because of the lower pressure, which leads to unpleasant smells. Pine cone scales remain closed if the humidity is high, but open in dry air. Under humid conditions, wood swells (look out for those sticky doors) and salt clumps (is that shaker working well?). A proverb says "Flowers smell best just before a rain." Scents are stronger in moist air, associated with rainy weather. ANIMALS: 1 If birds are flying high in the sky, there will probably be fair weather. (Falling air pressure caused by an imminent storm causes discomfort in birds' ears, so they fly low to alleviate it. Large numbers of birds roosting on power lines indicates swiftly falling air pressure.) Seagulls tend to stop flying and take refuge at the coast if a storm is coming. Animals, especially birds, get quiet immediately before it rains. AND MORE: 2 Cows will typically lie down before a thunderstorm. They also tend to stay close together if bad weather's on the way. 6 Make a campfire. The smoke should rise steadily. Smoke that swirls and descends is caused by low pressure (i.e. rain on the way). 3 Ants build their hills with very steep sides just before a rain. 7 Check the grass for dew at sunrise. If the grass is dry, this indicates clouds or strong breezes, which can mean rain. If there's dew, it 4 Cats tend to clean behind their ears before rain. probably won't rain that day. 5 Turtles often search for higher ground when a large amount of rain is expected. You will often see them in the road during this period (1 to 2 days before the rain). A very old wives tale says if birds feed in a storm it will rain for a long time, if they don't it will clear soon. Observe animals! They are more likely to react to changes in air pressure than we are. How to Forecast Weather? WITHOUT GADGETS WATCH THE LOOK FOR A LOOK AT THE CLOUDS RAINBOW МOON IN THE WEST AT NIGHT Cloud cover on a winter night - expect warmer weather because clouds prevent heat radiation that would lower the temperature ona clear night. If it is reddish or pale, dust is in the air. But if the moon is bright and sharply focused, it's probably because low pressure has cleared out the dust, and low pressure means rain. Most major storm fronts travel west to east, and a rainbow in the west means moisture, which can mean rain is on its way. On the other hand, a rainbow in the east around sunset means that the rain is on its way out and you can look forward to sunny days. Cumulus towers (cumulus castellanus) - possibility of showers later in the day Clouds going in different directions (e.g. one layer going west, another layer going north)- bad weather coming, probably hail Also, a ring around the moon (caused by light shining through cirrostratus clouds associated with warm fronts and moisture) can indicate that rain will probably fall within the next three days. Remember: Circle around the moon, rain or snow soon. Remember: Rainbow in the morning, need for a warning. RED SKY AT NIGHT Cumulonimbus clouds early in the day and developing throughout the day - greater chances of severe weather SAILOR'S DELIGHT WIND: RED SKY IN THE MORNING SAILORS TAKE WARNING! Mammatus cloud (formed by sinking air) - thunderstorm is dissipating (not forming) Detect which direction the wind is blowing. If you see a red sky during sunset (when you're looking to the west), there is a high pressure system with dry air that is stirring dust particles in the air, causing the sky to look red. Since prevailing front movements and jet streams weather usually move from west to east, the dry air is heading towards you. Cirrus clouds high in the sky like long streamers - bad weather within the next 36 hours Easterly winds can indicate an approaching storm front, westerly winds the opposite. Strong winds indicate high pressure differences, which can be a sign of advancing storm fronts. Altocumulus clouds like mackerel scales - bad weather within the next 36 hours. The old sailor's saying for these types of clouds is "Mares tails and mackerel scales, tall ships carry short sails." Another is "Mackerel skies and mare's tails, sailors furl their sails." Deciduous trees show the undersides of their leaves A red sky in the morning (in the East, where the sun rises) means that the dry air has already moved past you, and what follows behind it (on its way towards you) is a low pressure system that carries moisture. during unusual winds, supposedly because they grow in a way that keeps them right-side up during typical prevalent winds. Mackerel skies and mares tails formations sometimes appear in the same sky. When that happens, rain is sure to follow the next day. AIR: HUMIDITY: Take a deep breath. Close your eyes and smell the air. Many people can feel humidity, especially in their hair (it curls up and gets frizzy). Plants release their waste in a low pressure atmosphere, generating a smell like compost and indicating an upcoming rain. You can also look trees. These leaves tend to curl in high humidity, which tends to precede a heavy rain. the leaves of oak maple Swamps will release gasses just before a storm because of the lower pressure, which leads to unpleasant smells. Pine cone scales remain closed if the humidity is high, but open in dry air. Under humid conditions, wood swells (look out for those sticky doors) and salt clumps (is that shaker working well?). A proverb says "Flowers smell best just before a rain." Scents are stronger in moist air, associated with rainy weather. ANIMALS: 1 If birds are flying high in the sky, there will probably be fair weather. (Falling air pressure caused by an imminent storm causes discomfort in birds' ears, so they fly low to alleviate it. Large numbers of birds roosting on power lines indicates swiftly falling air pressure.) Seagulls tend to stop flying and take refuge at the coast if a storm is coming. Animals, especially birds, get quiet immediately before it rains. AND MORE: 2 Cows will typically lie down before a thunderstorm. They also tend to stay close together if bad weather's on the way. 6 Make a campfire. The smoke should rise steadily. Smoke that swirls and descends is caused by low pressure (i.e. rain on the way). 3 Ants build their hills with very steep sides just before a rain. 7 Check the grass for dew at sunrise. If the grass is dry, this indicates clouds or strong breezes, which can mean rain. If there's dew, it 4 Cats tend to clean behind their ears before rain. probably won't rain that day. 5 Turtles often search for higher ground when a large amount of rain is expected. You will often see them in the road during this period (1 to 2 days before the rain). A very old wives tale says if birds feed in a storm it will rain for a long time, if they don't it will clear soon. Observe animals! They are more likely to react to changes in air pressure than we are. How to Forecast Weather? WITHOUT GADGETS WATCH THE LOOK FOR A LOOK AT THE CLOUDS RAINBOW МOON IN THE WEST AT NIGHT Cloud cover on a winter night - expect warmer weather because clouds prevent heat radiation that would lower the temperature ona clear night. If it is reddish or pale, dust is in the air. But if the moon is bright and sharply focused, it's probably because low pressure has cleared out the dust, and low pressure means rain. Most major storm fronts travel west to east, and a rainbow in the west means moisture, which can mean rain is on its way. On the other hand, a rainbow in the east around sunset means that the rain is on its way out and you can look forward to sunny days. Cumulus towers (cumulus castellanus) - possibility of showers later in the day Clouds going in different directions (e.g. one layer going west, another layer going north)- bad weather coming, probably hail Also, a ring around the moon (caused by light shining through cirrostratus clouds associated with warm fronts and moisture) can indicate that rain will probably fall within the next three days. Remember: Circle around the moon, rain or snow soon. Remember: Rainbow in the morning, need for a warning. RED SKY AT NIGHT Cumulonimbus clouds early in the day and developing throughout the day - greater chances of severe weather SAILOR'S DELIGHT WIND: RED SKY IN THE MORNING SAILORS TAKE WARNING! Mammatus cloud (formed by sinking air) - thunderstorm is dissipating (not forming) Detect which direction the wind is blowing. If you see a red sky during sunset (when you're looking to the west), there is a high pressure system with dry air that is stirring dust particles in the air, causing the sky to look red. Since prevailing front movements and jet streams weather usually move from west to east, the dry air is heading towards you. Cirrus clouds high in the sky like long streamers - bad weather within the next 36 hours Easterly winds can indicate an approaching storm front, westerly winds the opposite. Strong winds indicate high pressure differences, which can be a sign of advancing storm fronts. Altocumulus clouds like mackerel scales - bad weather within the next 36 hours. The old sailor's saying for these types of clouds is "Mares tails and mackerel scales, tall ships carry short sails." Another is "Mackerel skies and mare's tails, sailors furl their sails." Deciduous trees show the undersides of their leaves A red sky in the morning (in the East, where the sun rises) means that the dry air has already moved past you, and what follows behind it (on its way towards you) is a low pressure system that carries moisture. during unusual winds, supposedly because they grow in a way that keeps them right-side up during typical prevalent winds. Mackerel skies and mares tails formations sometimes appear in the same sky. When that happens, rain is sure to follow the next day. AIR: HUMIDITY: Take a deep breath. Close your eyes and smell the air. Many people can feel humidity, especially in their hair (it curls up and gets frizzy). Plants release their waste in a low pressure atmosphere, generating a smell like compost and indicating an upcoming rain. You can also look trees. These leaves tend to curl in high humidity, which tends to precede a heavy rain. the leaves of oak maple Swamps will release gasses just before a storm because of the lower pressure, which leads to unpleasant smells. Pine cone scales remain closed if the humidity is high, but open in dry air. Under humid conditions, wood swells (look out for those sticky doors) and salt clumps (is that shaker working well?). A proverb says "Flowers smell best just before a rain." Scents are stronger in moist air, associated with rainy weather. ANIMALS: 1 If birds are flying high in the sky, there will probably be fair weather. (Falling air pressure caused by an imminent storm causes discomfort in birds' ears, so they fly low to alleviate it. Large numbers of birds roosting on power lines indicates swiftly falling air pressure.) Seagulls tend to stop flying and take refuge at the coast if a storm is coming. Animals, especially birds, get quiet immediately before it rains. AND MORE: 2 Cows will typically lie down before a thunderstorm. They also tend to stay close together if bad weather's on the way. 6 Make a campfire. The smoke should rise steadily. Smoke that swirls and descends is caused by low pressure (i.e. rain on the way). 3 Ants build their hills with very steep sides just before a rain. 7 Check the grass for dew at sunrise. If the grass is dry, this indicates clouds or strong breezes, which can mean rain. If there's dew, it 4 Cats tend to clean behind their ears before rain. probably won't rain that day. 5 Turtles often search for higher ground when a large amount of rain is expected. You will often see them in the road during this period (1 to 2 days before the rain). A very old wives tale says if birds feed in a storm it will rain for a long time, if they don't it will clear soon. Observe animals! They are more likely to react to changes in air pressure than we are. How to Forecast Weather? WITHOUT GADGETS WATCH THE LOOK FOR A LOOK AT THE CLOUDS RAINBOW МOON IN THE WEST AT NIGHT Cloud cover on a winter night - expect warmer weather because clouds prevent heat radiation that would lower the temperature ona clear night. If it is reddish or pale, dust is in the air. But if the moon is bright and sharply focused, it's probably because low pressure has cleared out the dust, and low pressure means rain. Most major storm fronts travel west to east, and a rainbow in the west means moisture, which can mean rain is on its way. On the other hand, a rainbow in the east around sunset means that the rain is on its way out and you can look forward to sunny days. Cumulus towers (cumulus castellanus) - possibility of showers later in the day Clouds going in different directions (e.g. one layer going west, another layer going north)- bad weather coming, probably hail Also, a ring around the moon (caused by light shining through cirrostratus clouds associated with warm fronts and moisture) can indicate that rain will probably fall within the next three days. Remember: Circle around the moon, rain or snow soon. Remember: Rainbow in the morning, need for a warning. RED SKY AT NIGHT Cumulonimbus clouds early in the day and developing throughout the day - greater chances of severe weather SAILOR'S DELIGHT WIND: RED SKY IN THE MORNING SAILORS TAKE WARNING! Mammatus cloud (formed by sinking air) - thunderstorm is dissipating (not forming) Detect which direction the wind is blowing. If you see a red sky during sunset (when you're looking to the west), there is a high pressure system with dry air that is stirring dust particles in the air, causing the sky to look red. Since prevailing front movements and jet streams weather usually move from west to east, the dry air is heading towards you. Cirrus clouds high in the sky like long streamers - bad weather within the next 36 hours Easterly winds can indicate an approaching storm front, westerly winds the opposite. Strong winds indicate high pressure differences, which can be a sign of advancing storm fronts. Altocumulus clouds like mackerel scales - bad weather within the next 36 hours. The old sailor's saying for these types of clouds is "Mares tails and mackerel scales, tall ships carry short sails." Another is "Mackerel skies and mare's tails, sailors furl their sails." Deciduous trees show the undersides of their leaves A red sky in the morning (in the East, where the sun rises) means that the dry air has already moved past you, and what follows behind it (on its way towards you) is a low pressure system that carries moisture. during unusual winds, supposedly because they grow in a way that keeps them right-side up during typical prevalent winds. Mackerel skies and mares tails formations sometimes appear in the same sky. When that happens, rain is sure to follow the next day. AIR: HUMIDITY: Take a deep breath. Close your eyes and smell the air. Many people can feel humidity, especially in their hair (it curls up and gets frizzy). Plants release their waste in a low pressure atmosphere, generating a smell like compost and indicating an upcoming rain. You can also look trees. These leaves tend to curl in high humidity, which tends to precede a heavy rain. the leaves of oak maple Swamps will release gasses just before a storm because of the lower pressure, which leads to unpleasant smells. Pine cone scales remain closed if the humidity is high, but open in dry air. Under humid conditions, wood swells (look out for those sticky doors) and salt clumps (is that shaker working well?). A proverb says "Flowers smell best just before a rain." Scents are stronger in moist air, associated with rainy weather. ANIMALS: 1 If birds are flying high in the sky, there will probably be fair weather. (Falling air pressure caused by an imminent storm causes discomfort in birds' ears, so they fly low to alleviate it. Large numbers of birds roosting on power lines indicates swiftly falling air pressure.) Seagulls tend to stop flying and take refuge at the coast if a storm is coming. Animals, especially birds, get quiet immediately before it rains. AND MORE: 2 Cows will typically lie down before a thunderstorm. They also tend to stay close together if bad weather's on the way. 6 Make a campfire. The smoke should rise steadily. Smoke that swirls and descends is caused by low pressure (i.e. rain on the way). 3 Ants build their hills with very steep sides just before a rain. 7 Check the grass for dew at sunrise. If the grass is dry, this indicates clouds or strong breezes, which can mean rain. If there's dew, it 4 Cats tend to clean behind their ears before rain. probably won't rain that day. 5 Turtles often search for higher ground when a large amount of rain is expected. You will often see them in the road during this period (1 to 2 days before the rain). A very old wives tale says if birds feed in a storm it will rain for a long time, if they don't it will clear soon. Observe animals! They are more likely to react to changes in air pressure than we are. How to Forecast Weather? WITHOUT GADGETS WATCH THE LOOK FOR A LOOK AT THE CLOUDS RAINBOW МOON IN THE WEST AT NIGHT Cloud cover on a winter night - expect warmer weather because clouds prevent heat radiation that would lower the temperature ona clear night. If it is reddish or pale, dust is in the air. But if the moon is bright and sharply focused, it's probably because low pressure has cleared out the dust, and low pressure means rain. Most major storm fronts travel west to east, and a rainbow in the west means moisture, which can mean rain is on its way. On the other hand, a rainbow in the east around sunset means that the rain is on its way out and you can look forward to sunny days. Cumulus towers (cumulus castellanus) - possibility of showers later in the day Clouds going in different directions (e.g. one layer going west, another layer going north)- bad weather coming, probably hail Also, a ring around the moon (caused by light shining through cirrostratus clouds associated with warm fronts and moisture) can indicate that rain will probably fall within the next three days. Remember: Circle around the moon, rain or snow soon. Remember: Rainbow in the morning, need for a warning. RED SKY AT NIGHT Cumulonimbus clouds early in the day and developing throughout the day - greater chances of severe weather SAILOR'S DELIGHT WIND: RED SKY IN THE MORNING SAILORS TAKE WARNING! Mammatus cloud (formed by sinking air) - thunderstorm is dissipating (not forming) Detect which direction the wind is blowing. If you see a red sky during sunset (when you're looking to the west), there is a high pressure system with dry air that is stirring dust particles in the air, causing the sky to look red. Since prevailing front movements and jet streams weather usually move from west to east, the dry air is heading towards you. Cirrus clouds high in the sky like long streamers - bad weather within the next 36 hours Easterly winds can indicate an approaching storm front, westerly winds the opposite. Strong winds indicate high pressure differences, which can be a sign of advancing storm fronts. Altocumulus clouds like mackerel scales - bad weather within the next 36 hours. The old sailor's saying for these types of clouds is "Mares tails and mackerel scales, tall ships carry short sails." Another is "Mackerel skies and mare's tails, sailors furl their sails." Deciduous trees show the undersides of their leaves A red sky in the morning (in the East, where the sun rises) means that the dry air has already moved past you, and what follows behind it (on its way towards you) is a low pressure system that carries moisture. during unusual winds, supposedly because they grow in a way that keeps them right-side up during typical prevalent winds. Mackerel skies and mares tails formations sometimes appear in the same sky. When that happens, rain is sure to follow the next day. AIR: HUMIDITY: Take a deep breath. Close your eyes and smell the air. Many people can feel humidity, especially in their hair (it curls up and gets frizzy). Plants release their waste in a low pressure atmosphere, generating a smell like compost and indicating an upcoming rain. You can also look trees. These leaves tend to curl in high humidity, which tends to precede a heavy rain. the leaves of oak maple Swamps will release gasses just before a storm because of the lower pressure, which leads to unpleasant smells. Pine cone scales remain closed if the humidity is high, but open in dry air. Under humid conditions, wood swells (look out for those sticky doors) and salt clumps (is that shaker working well?). A proverb says "Flowers smell best just before a rain." Scents are stronger in moist air, associated with rainy weather. ANIMALS: 1 If birds are flying high in the sky, there will probably be fair weather. (Falling air pressure caused by an imminent storm causes discomfort in birds' ears, so they fly low to alleviate it. Large numbers of birds roosting on power lines indicates swiftly falling air pressure.) Seagulls tend to stop flying and take refuge at the coast if a storm is coming. Animals, especially birds, get quiet immediately before it rains. AND MORE: 2 Cows will typically lie down before a thunderstorm. They also tend to stay close together if bad weather's on the way. 6 Make a campfire. The smoke should rise steadily. Smoke that swirls and descends is caused by low pressure (i.e. rain on the way). 3 Ants build their hills with very steep sides just before a rain. 7 Check the grass for dew at sunrise. If the grass is dry, this indicates clouds or strong breezes, which can mean rain. If there's dew, it 4 Cats tend to clean behind their ears before rain. probably won't rain that day. 5 Turtles often search for higher ground when a large amount of rain is expected. You will often see them in the road during this period (1 to 2 days before the rain). A very old wives tale says if birds feed in a storm it will rain for a long time, if they don't it will clear soon. Observe animals! They are more likely to react to changes in air pressure than we are. How to Forecast Weather? WITHOUT GADGETS WATCH THE LOOK FOR A LOOK AT THE CLOUDS RAINBOW МOON IN THE WEST AT NIGHT Cloud cover on a winter night - expect warmer weather because clouds prevent heat radiation that would lower the temperature ona clear night. If it is reddish or pale, dust is in the air. But if the moon is bright and sharply focused, it's probably because low pressure has cleared out the dust, and low pressure means rain. Most major storm fronts travel west to east, and a rainbow in the west means moisture, which can mean rain is on its way. On the other hand, a rainbow in the east around sunset means that the rain is on its way out and you can look forward to sunny days. Cumulus towers (cumulus castellanus) - possibility of showers later in the day Clouds going in different directions (e.g. one layer going west, another layer going north)- bad weather coming, probably hail Also, a ring around the moon (caused by light shining through cirrostratus clouds associated with warm fronts and moisture) can indicate that rain will probably fall within the next three days. Remember: Circle around the moon, rain or snow soon. Remember: Rainbow in the morning, need for a warning. RED SKY AT NIGHT Cumulonimbus clouds early in the day and developing throughout the day - greater chances of severe weather SAILOR'S DELIGHT WIND: RED SKY IN THE MORNING SAILORS TAKE WARNING! Mammatus cloud (formed by sinking air) - thunderstorm is dissipating (not forming) Detect which direction the wind is blowing. If you see a red sky during sunset (when you're looking to the west), there is a high pressure system with dry air that is stirring dust particles in the air, causing the sky to look red. Since prevailing front movements and jet streams weather usually move from west to east, the dry air is heading towards you. Cirrus clouds high in the sky like long streamers - bad weather within the next 36 hours Easterly winds can indicate an approaching storm front, westerly winds the opposite. Strong winds indicate high pressure differences, which can be a sign of advancing storm fronts. Altocumulus clouds like mackerel scales - bad weather within the next 36 hours. The old sailor's saying for these types of clouds is "Mares tails and mackerel scales, tall ships carry short sails." Another is "Mackerel skies and mare's tails, sailors furl their sails." Deciduous trees show the undersides of their leaves A red sky in the morning (in the East, where the sun rises) means that the dry air has already moved past you, and what follows behind it (on its way towards you) is a low pressure system that carries moisture. during unusual winds, supposedly because they grow in a way that keeps them right-side up during typical prevalent winds. Mackerel skies and mares tails formations sometimes appear in the same sky. When that happens, rain is sure to follow the next day. AIR: HUMIDITY: Take a deep breath. Close your eyes and smell the air. Many people can feel humidity, especially in their hair (it curls up and gets frizzy). Plants release their waste in a low pressure atmosphere, generating a smell like compost and indicating an upcoming rain. You can also look trees. These leaves tend to curl in high humidity, which tends to precede a heavy rain. the leaves of oak maple Swamps will release gasses just before a storm because of the lower pressure, which leads to unpleasant smells. Pine cone scales remain closed if the humidity is high, but open in dry air. Under humid conditions, wood swells (look out for those sticky doors) and salt clumps (is that shaker working well?). A proverb says "Flowers smell best just before a rain." Scents are stronger in moist air, associated with rainy weather. ANIMALS: 1 If birds are flying high in the sky, there will probably be fair weather. (Falling air pressure caused by an imminent storm causes discomfort in birds' ears, so they fly low to alleviate it. Large numbers of birds roosting on power lines indicates swiftly falling air pressure.) Seagulls tend to stop flying and take refuge at the coast if a storm is coming. Animals, especially birds, get quiet immediately before it rains. AND MORE: 2 Cows will typically lie down before a thunderstorm. They also tend to stay close together if bad weather's on the way. 6 Make a campfire. The smoke should rise steadily. Smoke that swirls and descends is caused by low pressure (i.e. rain on the way). 3 Ants build their hills with very steep sides just before a rain. 7 Check the grass for dew at sunrise. If the grass is dry, this indicates clouds or strong breezes, which can mean rain. If there's dew, it 4 Cats tend to clean behind their ears before rain. probably won't rain that day. 5 Turtles often search for higher ground when a large amount of rain is expected. You will often see them in the road during this period (1 to 2 days before the rain). A very old wives tale says if birds feed in a storm it will rain for a long time, if they don't it will clear soon. Observe animals! They are more likely to react to changes in air pressure than we are. How to Forecast Weather? WITHOUT GADGETS WATCH THE LOOK FOR A LOOK AT THE CLOUDS RAINBOW МOON IN THE WEST AT NIGHT Cloud cover on a winter night - expect warmer weather because clouds prevent heat radiation that would lower the temperature ona clear night. If it is reddish or pale, dust is in the air. But if the moon is bright and sharply focused, it's probably because low pressure has cleared out the dust, and low pressure means rain. Most major storm fronts travel west to east, and a rainbow in the west means moisture, which can mean rain is on its way. On the other hand, a rainbow in the east around sunset means that the rain is on its way out and you can look forward to sunny days. Cumulus towers (cumulus castellanus) - possibility of showers later in the day Clouds going in different directions (e.g. one layer going west, another layer going north)- bad weather coming, probably hail Also, a ring around the moon (caused by light shining through cirrostratus clouds associated with warm fronts and moisture) can indicate that rain will probably fall within the next three days. Remember: Circle around the moon, rain or snow soon. Remember: Rainbow in the morning, need for a warning. RED SKY AT NIGHT Cumulonimbus clouds early in the day and developing throughout the day - greater chances of severe weather SAILOR'S DELIGHT WIND: RED SKY IN THE MORNING SAILORS TAKE WARNING! Mammatus cloud (formed by sinking air) - thunderstorm is dissipating (not forming) Detect which direction the wind is blowing. If you see a red sky during sunset (when you're looking to the west), there is a high pressure system with dry air that is stirring dust particles in the air, causing the sky to look red. Since prevailing front movements and jet streams weather usually move from west to east, the dry air is heading towards you. Cirrus clouds high in the sky like long streamers - bad weather within the next 36 hours Easterly winds can indicate an approaching storm front, westerly winds the opposite. Strong winds indicate high pressure differences, which can be a sign of advancing storm fronts. Altocumulus clouds like mackerel scales - bad weather within the next 36 hours. The old sailor's saying for these types of clouds is "Mares tails and mackerel scales, tall ships carry short sails." Another is "Mackerel skies and mare's tails, sailors furl their sails." Deciduous trees show the undersides of their leaves A red sky in the morning (in the East, where the sun rises) means that the dry air has already moved past you, and what follows behind it (on its way towards you) is a low pressure system that carries moisture. during unusual winds, supposedly because they grow in a way that keeps them right-side up during typical prevalent winds. Mackerel skies and mares tails formations sometimes appear in the same sky. When that happens, rain is sure to follow the next day. AIR: HUMIDITY: Take a deep breath. Close your eyes and smell the air. Many people can feel humidity, especially in their hair (it curls up and gets frizzy). Plants release their waste in a low pressure atmosphere, generating a smell like compost and indicating an upcoming rain. You can also look trees. These leaves tend to curl in high humidity, which tends to precede a heavy rain. the leaves of oak maple Swamps will release gasses just before a storm because of the lower pressure, which leads to unpleasant smells. Pine cone scales remain closed if the humidity is high, but open in dry air. Under humid conditions, wood swells (look out for those sticky doors) and salt clumps (is that shaker working well?). A proverb says "Flowers smell best just before a rain." Scents are stronger in moist air, associated with rainy weather. ANIMALS: 1 If birds are flying high in the sky, there will probably be fair weather. (Falling air pressure caused by an imminent storm causes discomfort in birds' ears, so they fly low to alleviate it. Large numbers of birds roosting on power lines indicates swiftly falling air pressure.) Seagulls tend to stop flying and take refuge at the coast if a storm is coming. Animals, especially birds, get quiet immediately before it rains. AND MORE: 2 Cows will typically lie down before a thunderstorm. They also tend to stay close together if bad weather's on the way. 6 Make a campfire. The smoke should rise steadily. Smoke that swirls and descends is caused by low pressure (i.e. rain on the way). 3 Ants build their hills with very steep sides just before a rain. 7 Check the grass for dew at sunrise. If the grass is dry, this indicates clouds or strong breezes, which can mean rain. If there's dew, it 4 Cats tend to clean behind their ears before rain. probably won't rain that day. 5 Turtles often search for higher ground when a large amount of rain is expected. You will often see them in the road during this period (1 to 2 days before the rain). A very old wives tale says if birds feed in a storm it will rain for a long time, if they don't it will clear soon. Observe animals! They are more likely to react to changes in air pressure than we are.

How to Forecast Weather Without Gadgets

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Long before we had the weather man on TV to forecast our weather we had other ways to tell what exactly was brewing. For example, cows lie down before thunderstorms and birds get quiet before it rain...

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