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Weather Patterns and Signs
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Cumulus Clouds
Fluffy, white clouds that typically indicate fair weather but can grow into larger storm systems.
Cirrus Clouds
Wispy, thin clouds high in the sky that indicate fair weather but suggest a change in weather could occur within the next 24 hours.
Stratus Clouds
Gray, uniform clouds that often cover the entire sky like a blanket, leading to overcast conditions and possible drizzle or light rain.
Cumulonimbus Clouds
Large, towering clouds that are associated with thunderstorms and severe weather conditions including heavy rain, lightning, and even tornadoes.
Mare's Tails
Cirrus clouds that stream in the sky resembling a horse's tail; suggest an approaching storm system within the next two days.
Barometric Pressure Drop
A drop in atmospheric pressure that can indicate an approaching storm and likely intensification of weather conditions.
Green Sky
A sky with a green hue, often caused by sunlight refracting through a rain-heavy atmosphere, which can be a sign of an impending tornado or severe thunderstorm.
Halo Around the Sun or Moon
Caused by ice crystals in the upper atmosphere, a ring around the sun or moon can indicate an approaching front with rain or snow.
Red Sky at Morning
A red sky in the east in the morning often suggests that a high-pressure system has passed and a low-pressure system with bad weather is following.
Red Sky at Night
A red sky in the west during the evening indicates that good weather is likely as high-pressure systems usually bring fair weather.
Rising Smoke
Smoke from a chimney or fire that rises straight up suggests high pressure and stable weather conditions.
Falling Leaves
Leaves that fall when there is little to no wind can suggest a low-pressure system is approaching, possibly bringing rain.
Dew on Grass
Dew on the grass in the morning indicates clear skies overnight and stable weather; a lack of dew can suggest an approaching storm system.
Animal Behavior
Animals often change their behavior based on pressure changes; birds flying low or farm animals gathering may indicate bad weather approaching.
Sea Swell
Large, long-period swells can be an early indication of a distant storm and potentially warn of its size and strength.
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