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| After a south-west wind in 1990 in Bristol. This was our garden after the wind. Somone didnt shut the door to the washing-machine room properly! I think this shows that "South-west wind doth no harm" is not entirely true! - If you wish to use my photos please attribute this blog. |
"Every wind hath its weather.
No weather is ill,
if the wind be still.
When the wind is in the north, hail comes forth,
When the wind is in the west, look for a wet blast ;
When the wind is in the south, the weather will be fresh and good,
When the wind is in the east, cold and snow comes most.
North wind brings hail,
South wind brings rain,
East winds we bewail.
West winds blow amain,
North-east wind is too cold,
South-east wind not too warm,
North-west wind is far too bold,
South-west wind doth no harm.
East wind and west the sign of blast, North and south the sign of drouth.
When the wind is in the east,
The fisherman likes it the least ;
When the wind is in the west,
The fisherman likes it the best.
A west wind north about,
Never long holds out.
When the wind is in the east,
It's neither good for man nor beast.
When the wind is in the west,
Then the weather's always best.
A western wind carries water in its hand.
A northern air brings weather fair.
When the wind is in the south,
'Tis in the rain's mouth.
The southern wind
Doth play the trumpet to his purposes
And, by his hollow whistling in the leaves
Foretells a tempest, and a blustering day.
Hewett 1900
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