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Most of us rely on weather forecasts to know what the weather is going to be like, but you can also predict this with our observation skills and knowledge of the laws of the weather. Weather prediction is not only a pleasant hobby, but also a very useful skill if you enjoy outdoor activities, such as hiking or camping. You will be able to predict the upcoming weather if you know what phenomena to observe without looking at the weather forecast or using technological equipment.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Observe the wind and the air

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   Know the wind direction. Wind forms when air moves from a high pressure area to a low pressure area. Weather events move from west to west, so the wind blowing westward signals good weather, as it implies bad weather is already east of your location. Wind blowing eastward warns that bad weather is approaching.
   • You can use grass or petals to see the wind direction. Drop a few blades of grass or petals in the wind and watch how they fly and fall.
   • You can also tell the wind direction by wetting one finger and holding it out. If you feel cool on either side of the finger, the wind is blowing from that direction.

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   Watch the smoke coming out of the fire. The pressure of the air determines the direction of the smoke. When the pressure is high, the smoke will fly straight up into the air. If the pressure is low, the smoke will roll down around the fire. If you see smoke rolling down it means it is going to turn bad.
   • When the smoke rolled down bad weather was very close.The low pressure zone is right above your zone.

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   Observe the phenomenon of wind silence. Before a storm, low pressure areas can lose the normal wind pattern of the area and create a temporary calm before the storm hits. You will notice that the sky is windless and that the atmosphere will be calm. If there is water nearby, the water surface will also be calm. This phenomenon warns of an oncoming storm.
   • At this point, you can observe other signs of the storm, such as dark clouds.

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   Take a breath a bit deep. Close your eyes and sniff the air. A wet pre-storm atmosphere makes the scents more pronounced. Before the storm comes, you will notice the rotting smell of the plants. If you start to notice a compost-like smell, chances are a storm is approaching.
   • If you are near the swamp, you can smell gas coming from the swamp just before the storm. Swamp gas smells like rotten eggs because it comes from decomposing plants.

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   Check the humidity. Humidity usually rises before a storm, so watch for signs of high humidity such as ruffled hair, curled leaves, and bulging wood. These signs can tell you that a storm is approaching.
   • The pine cones also tell you the humidity in the air, as they close when it's wet and open up if the air is dry.
   • If you live in an area where humidity is always high, you should rely on other indicators to predict the weather.

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   Watch the waves. If you are near the ocean, watch for waves. Ocean waves are created by winds that bring storms from the sea. This is a sign of oncoming rain. advertisement

Method 2 of 4: Observe the clouds

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   Observe the shape of the clouds. The clouds in the sky can tell you a lot about the weather. Usually, high-flying white clouds indicate a fine day, and low and low clouds indicate an approaching rain or storm.
   • Thin white clouds often promise a clear day.
   • Flat clouds tell you that the air is steady, puff is unstable.
   • Smaller bulging clouds appear calm, but usually develop within a day. If there are clouds of this type in the sky, a storm is imminent.

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   Get to know the location of clouds. The clouds above are usually farther away, but they can become a threat within 6 hours. Lower clouds signal bad weather nearer. When the weather turns bad, you will see clouds falling lower in the sky.

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   Consider the color of the clouds. The clouds come in different colors such as white, gray, black, and brown; each color represents different weather phenomena.
   • Dark clouds signal an approaching storm but not accompanied by strong winds.
   • Brown clouds mean a storm is coming with strong winds.
   • White clouds usually mean good weather, although a storm could still be approaching late in the day.
   • Gray clouds often signal a new or mild storm. However, the gray sky meant that the storm had a wide impact and could last.

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   Observe the movement of clouds. The direction of the clouds can tell you what the weather is going to be like. Besides, you should also pay attention to whether the clouds are gathering or separating.
   • The low, clustering clouds indicate bad weather.
   • The rising and spreading clouds revealed that the sky was gradually clearing.
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Method 3 of 4: Observe the sky

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   Notice the red sky in the morning. Weather phenomena move from west to east, while the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. If you see a red sky in the morning, it is clear in the east, but the weather in the west is bad, making the sky red. Bad weather in the west will move towards you, because that's the law of the weather.
   • Red can be represented by a dark orange or dark red color.
   • If you see a red sky at night, you should be able to get a good night's sleep, as it indicates clear weather in the west is moving towards you, and bad weather in the east has moved away.
   • You can memorize the adage “It is red at night, the shepherd is happy, it is red in the morning, the shepherd is alert.

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   Find the rainbow in the west. A rainbow appearing in the west means that the sun's rays hit the steam in the west, which is the direction weather events are coming from. This also means there's an oncoming storm and bad weather towards the end of the day.
   • If you see the rainbow in the east it means the rain has passed and the sky will clear.
   • Remember this proverb "Morning rainbow, watch out."

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   Observe the moon. See if the moon is bright. If you can easily see the moon in the clear sky, this indicates that the weather will be cool. It also means a low-pressure area is moving to the area and clearing the dust, and as such is about to rain. If the moon is clear, observe the halo around the moon. A halo appears when moonlight shines through the dark clouds, signaling rain is coming.
   • Remember the old adage, "The moon is drought, and the moon will rain." The circle around the moon means the hot front is coming and usually brings rain. Light is formed by rock crystals passing through the moon.
   • A double aura around the moon can signal strong winds during an oncoming storm.
   • Another proverb says "The moon is clear, the frost falls". A clear sky means there is no cloud to hold heat above the ground, so the weather will be colder at night and the next morning, even if it is not cold enough for frost to appear.

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   Count stars. If you suspect an oncoming storm, watch the stars. If there are more than 10 stars clearly visible in the sky, the coming storm will not be very strong, but if you only find less than 10 stars, a big storm is coming.
   • A starry sky meant a lot of clouds were covering the sky due to the incoming mass of air. If there are many stars, the sky is clear.
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Method 4 of 4: Observe animal behavior

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   Find nests high in construction. Before storms, ants will build high nests and create steep slopes. If you see tall ant nests, especially when they were lower before, a storm is probably on the way.

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   Watch for birds flying low or sitting down. When the air pressure drops before a storm, birds often experience discomfort in their ears causing them to fly closer to the ground or to settle on low branches or power lines. You may also find birds eating insects on the ground. This bird's behavior heralds an oncoming storm.
   • If the bird is flying high in the sky, usually the weather is fine.
   • If you are near the ocean, look for gulls perched on the beach signaling a storm.
   • Watch for large swarms of perching birds.
   • Birds are also often silent before the storm. The chirping and chirping of birds often promises a fine day.

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   Look at migratory birds. Birds can sense air pressure and will schedule a time to evade to places with good weather. If you see migratory birds in the sky, the weather for that day will usually be fine.

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   Pay attention if you see birds eating during storms. If the storm is only for a short time, the bird will wait until the rain stops before looking for food. If you see birds eating while the storm is not over, the storm will probably last. Birds sense the laws of air pressure, and this ability helps them predict the weather.

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   Look for bees and butterflies. Bees and butterflies will return to the hive to shelter before the storm. Particularly bees have to work to protect the nest. If you don't see any bees or butterflies where you would normally - say in a field of flowers - a storm is probably on the way.

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   Look at the grazing cows to see if they are lying together. The cows usually gather together and lie on the grassland before a storm. This is probably due to the cold pre-storm weather, and cows prefer to stay close to the ground when the weather is cold. Cows lying on the ground are a sign that it is about to rain.
   • This mark applies only to cows, not to other animals.

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   Watch out for snakes. Snakes will leave their nests before it rains, even in the middle of winter.The presence of snakes in unusual places or at a time when they are normally in the leaf nest is a sign of bad weather.
   • Snakes can even predict earthquakes. If you see a snake coming out of the nest abnormally, an earthquake is likely to happen.
   • Snakes often come out of their nests when it is sunny to warm. Snakes don't like cold because they are cold-blooded. A snake coming out of the nest on a sunny day is a sign that the weather is about to deteriorate.

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   Watch for turtles if they are nearby. Turtles will reach the highlands before a storm, so watch out if they move to a higher position. You may see turtles climb up the path a day or two before it rains. advertisement

Advice

• You can use a barometer to measure the change in pressure. Record in your notebook and observe what happens when the pressure changes. Pay a little attention, and you can draw your own kind of prediction about the weather in your area.
• You can also observe the grass! The early dew wet grass usually means that the day will be clear, while the dry grass in the morning accompanied by strong winds often signal an upcoming storm.
• People with arthritis often complain that they feel more pain in their joints when the pressure or temperature drops.

Warning

• Some extreme weather events, such as tornadoes, are difficult to predict. Make sure to keep an eye on the local weather forecasts to learn how to stay safe in the event of a storm.
• This kind of weather prediction is not scientifically correct. Do not risk your own life or the lives of others because of these tests.