Probable nor'east to sou'west winds, varying to the soutard and westard and eastard and points between; high and low barometer, sweeping round from place to place; probable areas of rain, snow, hail, and drought, succeeded or preceded by earthquakes with thunder and lightning.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Twain mocks weather forecasts for their vagueness and complexity.
- In plain terms
- Weather predictions are often confusing and uncertain.
- What can you take from it?
- Be skeptical of vague forecasts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can weather be predicted?
- How do you use forecasts?
Another view
Some forecasts are accurate.
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