977. Rain falling while the sun is shining indicates more showers.
Prince Edward Island and Northern Ohio.
978. Rain falling while the sun shines is a sign it will rain next day.
Methuen, Mass.
979. Rain falling while the sun is shining means that the devil is beating his wife with a codfish.
General in the United States.
980. Thunder in the morning,
All the day storming;
Thunder at night
Is the sailor’s delight.
981. Red at night
Sailor’s delight;
Red in the morning,
Sailors take warning.
Maine and Eastern Massachusetts.
982. Evening red and morning gray
Will speed the traveler on his way.
Evening gray and morning red
Will bring the rain upon his head.
Massachusetts, New York, and Ohio.
983. Evening red and morning gray,
You’ll surely have a pleasant day.
New York.