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Weather Proverbs and Their Meanings
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When leaves show their undersides, be very sure that rain betides.
The idea behind this proverb is that when the wind is strong enough to flip the leaves, showing their bottoms, it can indicate an approaching storm.
If the geese fly high, fair weather. If the geese fly low, expect rain and a blow.
This saying implies that when geese fly at high altitudes, it indicates good weather, while low-flying geese suggest the approach of inclement weather.
Red sky at night, sailor's delight. Red sky in the morning, sailor's warning.
This proverb suggests that a red sky at sunset signifies good weather ahead, while a red sky at sunrise indicates that bad weather is coming.
Evening red and morning gray, two sure signs of one fine day.
The proverb indicates that if the sky possesses a reddish hue in the evening followed by a gray morning, it is very likely to be a good weather day.
When halo rings Moon or Sun, rain's approaching on the run.
A halo around the sun or moon indicates that rain is likely to come soon, typically because the halo is caused by ice crystals in high cirrostratus clouds.
The higher the clouds, the finer the weather.
This saying means that if the clouds are high in the sky, it indicates stable and pleasant weather conditions.
A ring around the sun or moon, means that rain will come real soon.
Similar to the halo proverb, this one also indicates that a visible ring or halo around the sun or moon is a signal of approaching rain.
Mackerel sky and mares' tails make tall ships carry low sails.
This proverb refers to a sky with scattered cirrocumulus or cirrus clouds which resemble the pattern of mackerel fish or the appearance of horses' tails; such a sky indicates changing weather conditions and the possibility of a storm.
Morning fog will bring a clear day.
This proverb means that fog in the morning often burns off leading to clear skies and pleasant weather for the rest of the day.
If the rooster crows on going to bed, he'll certainly wake you with rain overhead.
The saying suggests that if a rooster crows at night, rain is on its way, possibly due to the rooster sensing changes in air pressure.
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