The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-28
Hicks Says June Will be Stormy.


The first storm period in June is cen
trail on the 4th covering the End to the
9th. There are good reasons to expect
the crisis of this period on and touch
ing the 3rd. On that date the planet
Mercury is between earth and sun,
the moon is near first quarter and on
ly at the center of her equinox, al
though the storm diagram would indi-
cate that the center Of the Venus per-
iod falls on the 18th. High degrees
of humidity, high temperature, and Very
low barometer, on and next to Wednes-
day the 3rd, will prove certain harbin-
gers of severe storms. If these condi-
tions develope about the 3rd, and act
ual storms are delayed, even up to the
9TH or 9th, do not be thrown off your
guard until the indications eliminate.
Vicious thunder storms, accompanied
with hail and possibly tornado centers
are among the things reasonably to be
expected at this period. Venus down
pours of rain amounting to cloudburst
in many localities, are also more than
probable. You can depend upon it, the
storms of this period will not be entire
ly over until the barometer makes de-
cided rise, and the winds change
and blow strong and much cooler from
the west and north. Some very cool
nights are sure to result when the
storms are over. Remember that the
marked characteristics of the Venus
periods arc, exceeding high temper
atures during the first stages of regular
storm periods, excessive electrical phe-
nomena, and followed by sudden
changes to phenomenally cool.
On and touching the 9th and 10th,
look for reaction to storm conditions
change to much warmer, falling baro-
meter and more storms of rain, thunder
and heavy squalls Of wind The regular
summer solstice disturbances will set
in at this time, making June thunder
showers probable most any afternoon
and evening. From about the Sth to
18th each year, the earth passes point
in it's orbit at which abnormal electrical
changes are infused into our globe and
atmosphere. Seismic and volcanic dis
turbances reach a maximum in the globe
generally, and a general electrical con-
dition is absorbed that expresses itself
in an excess OF summer lightning, es-
pecially through the June evenings and
nights, almost to the end of the month";
The greater part of this solstice light
ming, flashing and playing through the
heavens, often throughout the June
nights, is wholly harmelcss, and should
excite no nervous fear even in the most
tlmid person. OF course the lightning
bolts that fly from compact and rushing
thunder storms are different, and every
precaution against danger should be
taken at such moments. Under noycir-
cumstances should one ever take refuge
under green tree in one of these vic
ions, June thunder storms.
The regular storm period covering
the 18th to the 10Th. The storm dia-
gram shows that the summer solstice is
in full force at this time. Many cleo
trical storms will be most natural, with
some energetic and dangerous wind
storm. Watch the clouds,your barometer
and other indications-havea safe refuge
available in case of manifest danger,
and all will be well. Put away foolish
forbodings and go about your business.
Make careful plans to avoid the June
showers, especially in your hay-making
at this time. On and touching the .21st
and 22nd look for the return of storm
conditions, with renewed thunder and
rain squalls, and much harmless light
ming at night. Most sections will have
sufficient rains at this and other June
periods. Central regions may have too
much, while extreme north and south
sections may suffer some shortage. The
last week in June is covered by a com
bined Mercury and Vulcan storm
period. About the 25th it will turn
exceedingly warm, the barometer will
fall and persistent cloudiness and fire.
quent storms OF wide extent and much
energy will mark the closing days of
! tho month