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You probably watch the news to predict the weather. Or, perhaps, you check it online, or on your phone. However, years before the weather report existed, people used observation to predict the weather.
Have you ever tried looking at nature to help you determine the weather? While it may not be something you do all the time, it can be a fun thing to do on vacation, or while you’re outside.
If you see a red sunset, that’s a good sign. That means the weather is moving away from you. A red sunrise, though, means the weather is east. Weather moves from west to east, and a red sky means that the air is dry. You should also note the wind. If the wind is blowing from the east, a storm could be coming in. Westerly winds blowing a storm away.
You can also watch clouds. You know that dark clouds mean a thunderstorm is near, but other kinds of clouds can indicate a storm, too. For example, cirrus clouds, the long stringy ones, may mean that you’ll see bad weather within the next few days.
The air can give you a sense of the weather. When it’s humid outside, that could mean rain is coming. Of course, if you’re in a humid area, it might just be humid outside! Still, unusual humidity indicates a storm. You may find that your hair gets curly, you sweat more, or the air feels sticky. That means it’s humid!
