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Barometric Pressure Drop

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A drop in atmospheric pressure that can indicate an approaching storm and likely intensification of weather conditions.

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Cirrus Clouds

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Wispy, thin clouds high in the sky that indicate fair weather but suggest a change in weather could occur within the next 24 hours.

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Stratus Clouds

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Gray, uniform clouds that often cover the entire sky like a blanket, leading to overcast conditions and possible drizzle or light rain.

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Cumulonimbus Clouds

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Large, towering clouds that are associated with thunderstorms and severe weather conditions including heavy rain, lightning, and even tornadoes.

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Mare's Tails

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Cirrus clouds that stream in the sky resembling a horse's tail; suggest an approaching storm system within the next two days.

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Cumulus Clouds

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Fluffy, white clouds that typically indicate fair weather but can grow into larger storm systems.

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Red Sky at Night

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A red sky in the west during the evening indicates that good weather is likely as high-pressure systems usually bring fair weather.

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Sea Swell

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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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Halo Around the Sun or Moon

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Caused by ice crystals in the upper atmosphere, a ring around the sun or moon can indicate an approaching front with rain or snow.

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Dew on Grass

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Dew on the grass in the morning indicates clear skies overnight and stable weather; a lack of dew can suggest an approaching storm system.

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Rising Smoke

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Smoke from a chimney or fire that rises straight up suggests high pressure and stable weather conditions.

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Animal Behavior

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Animals often change their behavior based on pressure changes; birds flying low or farm animals gathering may indicate bad weather approaching.

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Falling Leaves

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Leaves that fall when there is little to no wind can suggest a low-pressure system is approaching, possibly bringing rain.

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Green Sky

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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.

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Red Sky at Morning

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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.

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