On an inclement day in the South, it is not uncommon to hear people quoting folklore in an effort to predict the weather. Before the professional methods of meteorology were developed, people relied simply on their observations. These observations not only included watching the sky but also keeping an eye on animals, plants, or planets. Some require specific calculations. Others are remembered by the clever rhyming of the rule. Regardless of their structure, these sayings will leave you wondering: Does this really work?
When the rooster goes crowing to bed, he will rise with a watery head.
When the sun sets bright and clear, an easterly wind you need not fear.
When dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
The higher the clouds, the finer the weather.
When the clouds appear like towers, the Earth is refreshed by frequent showers.
Smorgasbord of clouds? Expect rain or snow.
Count the number of times a cricket chirps in 14 seconds and add forty to get the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.
A red sky at morning is a sailor’s warning. A red sky at night is a sailor’s delight.
Ring around the moon? Rain real soon.
Rain foretold, long last. Short notice, soon will pass.
Some of these weather sayings have been around for generations, whether true or not. A few sound outrageous while others seem practical. On Wednesday, I will post a BLOG telling my discoveries after investigating these old fashioned weather methods.
-Jennifer Hitt (ABC 33/40 Weather Intern)
When the rooster goes crowing to bed, he will rise with a watery head.
When the sun sets bright and clear, an easterly wind you need not fear.
When dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
The higher the clouds, the finer the weather.
When the clouds appear like towers, the Earth is refreshed by frequent showers.
Smorgasbord of clouds? Expect rain or snow.
Count the number of times a cricket chirps in 14 seconds and add forty to get the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.
A red sky at morning is a sailor’s warning. A red sky at night is a sailor’s delight.
Ring around the moon? Rain real soon.
Rain foretold, long last. Short notice, soon will pass.
Some of these weather sayings have been around for generations, whether true or not. A few sound outrageous while others seem practical. On Wednesday, I will post a BLOG telling my discoveries after investigating these old fashioned weather methods.
-Jennifer Hitt (ABC 33/40 Weather Intern)