1. When there is a halo around the moon it is a sign of rain. 2. Stars shining brilliantly on a dark night is a sign of frost. 3. Rainbow in the morning is a sign of coming rain; in the evening sign of fine weather. 4. The south-west wind brings rain to this district. 5. When the seagulls become plentiful and come inland stormy wet weather is coming. 6. The crying of the curlews is a sure sign of rain. 7. Swallows flying low is a sign of rain. When they fly high - fine weather. 8. When the cat turns its back to the fire is a sign of bad weather. 9. When hens pick their feathers it is a sign of rain. 10. Soot falling down the chimney is a sign of rain. 11. A dry February will bring a wet March. "a vernal head on a winter's morning" 12. When dogs eat grass it is a sign of rain.
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