Rules For Foretelling The Weather





A RISING BAROMETER.





A “Rapid” rise indicates unsettled weather.



A “Gradual” rise indicates settled weather.



A “Rise,” with dry air, and cold increasing in summer, indicates wind from northward; and if rain has fallen, better weather is to be expected.



A “Rise,” with moist air and a low temperature, indicates wind and

ain from northward.



A “Rise,” with southerly wind, indicates fine weather.








A STEADY BAROMETER,





With dry air and a seasonable temperature, indicates a continuance of very fine weather.








A FALLING BAROMETER.





A “Rapid” fall indicates stormy weather.



A “Rapid” fall, with westerly wind, indicates stormy weather from northward.



A “Fall,” with a northerly wind, indicates storm, with rain and hail in summer, and snow in winter.



A “Fall,” with increased moisture in the air, and the heat increasing, indicates wind and rain from southward.



A “Fall,” with dry air, and cold increasing (in winter), indicates snow.



A “Fall,” after very calm and warm weather, indicates rain with squally weather.










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