Old sayings and Rhymes have been handed down from one generation to another for centuries, and naturally weather conditions have always been important to local Sailors and fishermen.
Long Foretold. LONG LAST Short notice - SOON PAST
Quick Rise after LOW= SURE SIGN of Stronger Blow
At sea with LOW and Falling glass, Soundly sleeps a Careless Ass, Only when it’s HIGH and Rising, truly Rests a Careful Wise One.
When the Rain before the Wind, Topsail Halyards you must Mind.
When the Wind before the Rain - Hoist your Topsails Up again.
When the Wind Shifts against the Sun ,Trust it not for Back it will Run.
When the Rain is from the East, it lasts a Day or Two at Least.
Mackerel Sky and Mares Tales, make tall Ships carry Low Sails.
Red Sky at Night, Sailors delight. Red Sky in the Morning Sailors Warning.
Rain before Seven, Clear by Eleven.
TOM SIMPSON (Taken from the Zetland Museum Redcar)