Deteriorating Weather Indicators:

• Clouds lowering and thickening, ceiling lowers
• Puffy clouds begin to develop vertically and darken
• Sky is dark and threatening to the West
• Clouds increasing in numbers, moving rapidly across the sky
• Clouds at different heights moving in different directions
• Clouds moving from East or Northeast towards the South
• Heavy rain occurring at night
• Barometer falling steadily or rapidly
• Smoke from stacks lowers
• Static on AM radio
• Wind shifting North to East and possibly through East to South
• There is a ring (halo) around the moon
• If on land, leaves that grow according to prevailing winds turn over and show their backs
• Strong wind and/or a red sky in the morning
• Temperature far above or below normal for the time of year

Impending Strong Winds Weather Indicators:

• Light, scattered clouds alone in a clear sky
• Sharp, clearly defined edges to clouds
• Yellow sunset
• Unusually bright stars
• Major changes in the temperature

Impending Precipitation Weather Indicators:

• Distant objects seem to stand above the horizon
• Sounds are very clear and can be heard for great distances
• Transparent veil-like cirrus clouds thicken, ceiling lowers
• Hazy and sticky air. Rain may occur in 18-36 hours
• Halo around the sun or moon
• Increasing South wind with clouds moving from the West
• Wind (especially North wind) shifting to West and then South
• Steadily falling barometer
• Pale sunset
• Red sky to the West at dawn
• No dew after a hot day

Clearing Weather Indicators:

• Cloud bases rise
• Smoke from stacks rise
• Wind shifts to West, especially from East through South
• Barometer rises quickly
• A cold front has passed in the past 4 to 7 hours
• Gray early morning sky shows signs of clearing
• Morning fog or dew
• Rain stopping and clouds breaking away at sunset

Continuing Fair Weather Indicators:

• Early morning fog that clears
• Gentle wind from the West or Northwest
• Barometer steady or rising slightly
• Red sky to East with clear sky to the West at sunset
• Bright moon and light breeze at night
• Heavy dew or frost
• Clear blue morning sky to West
• Clouds dot the afternoon summer sky

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