61. If there be thunder in the evening, there will be much rain and showery weather.
FOR THE APPROACH OF THUNDER.
62. If an east wind blow against a dark heavy sky from the westward, the wind decreasing in force as the clouds approach.
63. If the clouds rise and twist in different directions.
64. If the birds be silent.
65. If cattle run round and collect together in the meadows.
FOR CONTINUED THUNDER SHOWERS.
66. If there be showery weather, with sunshine, and increase of heat in the spring, a thunder storm may be expected every day, or at least every other day.
ABATEMENT OF THUNDER STORMS.
67. If the air be very dry, with clear, yet cooler weather; or if one or two following days the atmosphere be heavy, with a little damp falling.