The Nautical Encyclopedia
Patterson’s Illustrated Nautical Encyclopedia — Howard Patterson, 1891

Weather Indications

Sea Terms

Clear weather prophesies are, rosy sky at sunset, gray morning sky, low dawn, delicate clouds, dew, fog.

Wet weather is foretold by an Indian-red morning sky, pale-yellow sky, small, inky-looking clouds.

Wind is indicated by a red morning sky, hard-edged, oily-looking clouds, gloomy blue sky, copper-colored sky.

Moderate winds and possible calms are expected with soft-looking or delicate clouds, quiet tints or colors, dew and fog.

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