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School: Tulach Mór (Clochar na Trócaire)

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    storms as well.
    When the wind
    shifts against the sun, weather wise folks know that is usually presages a storm. The wind usually moves clockwise, from left to right and this is known as veering. If it goes in the opposite direction the change is called backing.
    Colour of the Sky -
    is caused chiefly by moisture in the air and is a sure indicator of the weather.The chief effects of color are at sunrise and sunset.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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