Wind.—If the wind veers much about, rain is certain; in changing, if it follows the course of the sun, it brings fair weather; the contrary, foul; whistling of the wind is a sure sign of rain.
Meteors.—The Aurora Borealis after warm days is generally succeeded by cooler air; shooting stars are supposed to indicate rain.
Animals.—Before rain, swallows fly low; dogs grow sleepy and eat grass; waterfowl dive much; fish will not bite; flies are more than ordinary troublesome; toads crawl about; moles, ants, bees and insects are very busy; birds fly low for insects; swine, sheep and cattle are uneasy; and it is not without its effect on the human frame.
Weather Table.—The following table, ascribed to Dr. Herschel, and revised by Dr. Adam Clark, constructed upon philosophical consideration of the sun and moon, in their several positions respecting the earth, and confirmed by experience of many years actual observation, furnishes the observer without further trouble, with the knowledge of what kind of weather may be expected to succeed, and that so near the truth, that in a very few instances will it be found to fail.
Observation by Dr. Kirwan.—When there has been no particular storm about the time of the Spring Equinox (March 21st); if a storm arises from the east on or before that day, or if a storm from any point of the compass arise near a week after the Equinox, then in either of these cases the succeeding Summer is generally dry four times in five, but if the storm arises from the S.W. or W.S.W. on or just before the Spring Equinox, then the Summer following is generally wet five times in six.
WEATHER TABLE.
| NEW & FULL MOON. | IN SUMMER. | IN WINTER. |
|---|---|---|
| If it be New or Full Moon, or the Moon entering into the first or last quarter at 12 at noon or between 12 and 2 | Very Rainy | Snow and rain |
| 2 and 4 in the Afternoon | Changeable | Fair and Mild |
| 4 and 6 Evening | Fair | Fair |
| 6 and 8 | Fair if wind at N West, Rainy if S, or S. West | Fair and Frosty, if wind at North or N. East, Rain or Snow, if South or S. West |
| 8 and 10 | Ditto | Ditto |
| 10 and 12 Night | Fair | Fair and Frosty |
| 12 and 2 Morning | Ditto | Hard frost unless wind South or S. West |
| 2 and 4 Morning | Cold with frequent showers | Snow and Storm |
| 4 and 6 Morning | Rain | Ditto |
| 6 and 8 Morning | Wind and Rain | Stormy Weather |
| 8 and 10 Morning | Changeable | Cold Rain, if wind be West, Snow if East |
| 10 and 12 Morning | Frequent Showers | Cold with high wind |
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