The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-31
FEBRUARY WEATHER.
Hicks Says There Will be Many
Storms During February.

Hicks Says There Will be Many
Storms During February.
A regular storm period is central
to the 9Th. During this. period we,
have about the same principal dis
turbing factors which were in force
during the last periods OF January,
with the exception that we are COM
ing closer to the Venus, equinox and
the earth's equinox Venus is in,
perihelion on the Bird, Vulcan's equi-
nox on the 4th and the moon chang
ing to last quarter on the 4th and
at extreme southern declinat1on on
the 9Th. The mercury period which
LAYS over into this period. Failing
barometer, rising temperature. and
continued cloudiness, win begin in
western sections by the Ind, work
ing it's way into the Missis 'ippi Val
aey by the Bird. or 4th and thence
eastward to the Atlantic anti coast past
failing ah% b barometer fs viii make thei
appearance first, followed by cold
westerly winds, drop in temperature,
rising barometer, rain and snow.
At the beginning of the storms thun--
der and lightning are probable and
should not surprise our readers.
to the caring for your live stock.
This period will probably wind up
with general cold snap reaching.
far into the southern states.
A reactionary storm period is CEN
trail on the 9th, 10th, 1 18th and 18th.
ton on the 9Th, and on the same day
Venus and sun are at inferior con-
junction. Venus and moon are in
conjunction on the 10th with new
moon, Uranus and moon in conjunc-
ton, and mercury in aphelion fall
ing on the 18th. On the 18th the
n moon is in perigee and ri also on the
changes in temperature, winds and
barometric pressure will pass from
west to east, ending up in some sec
lions with heavy rains and hail, &C
compamed by. thunder and lightning,
With With probable Fable fl flur RTE Of snow
the equator on the 18th, the chances
are very good for terrific, tornado
and blizzardous storms reaching our
southern and gulf states We will
put down Sunday, Monday and
Tuesday the 10th, 18th and 18th, as
ton our readers to consult their
trusty barometers, and if possible
warn others of the coming dangers.
These storms will wind up with sud-
den sweeps of high gales and cold
wave from the northwest. Be pre-
pared.
on the 18th extending from the 4th
to the 18th. The effects of new
moon on the 18th and moon on the
equator on the 18th will be felt dur
ing this regular storm period. Vul-
cans equinox is on the 5th and
moon changing from new to first
SO reaches its extreme northern
declinatlon on the 10Th, which is al
so the central or equinoctial day for
the Venus period.
BY the 18th or 14th the tempera-
ture will rise and barometer will
fall in western sections. Storm cen
journey across the continent reach
ing the central states not later than
the 18th. By conditions already
proven, it is a positive fact that some
of the most violent storms invaria-
bly, occur at time when both Venus
and Vulcan equinoxes come on the
prepare for something real in the
line of weather for this period
First, falling barometer, rising tenn
perature, with rain accompanied by
probable thunder and lightning and
hail, followed closely by rising bar
able snow SQUALLS and possible sleet
west. Note the wild, copper-colored
clouds during this period.
A reactionary storm period is
central on the Goth, 21st and 22nd
BY this time the Influence OF earth's
force. aided by Venus equinox on
the 18th will cause reactionary fore
es to be. excited beyond normal.
With full moon on the 25th ano
moon on the celestial equator on the
26th, there will be a renewal of
storm conditions by the Eel 18th or 10th
sections with rise in temperature
early in this period, with thunder
and lightning accompanying rain and
hail. These storms will start their
regular course across the continent,
reaching the Mississippi Valley
about ns the e 3 Ills or 12Hd then thence
the several conditions combined with
the Vernal equinox, they promise to
prolong and intensity this reaction
AIRY period 1t is not to be over
looked at this time that tropical
hurricanes are likely to start from
are sure to feel at a. little later time
near our southern coasts, and also'|
tornado violence in our southern
states. See that you watch your bar
ometer at this time of the year,
and do not be caught unprepared.
If you have not one of these valu-
able instruments let us furnish you
with one. No time is like the pres
ent.
A regular storm period is central
on the 9th, extending from the
18th to End of March. Jupiter and
the sun are at quadrature on the
21st. On the 23rd Saturn and
moon are in conjunction, with moon
changing to full and mercury and
Uranus in conjunction on the 25th. |
ern defamation crosses the celestial
equator on the 26th and is,in apogee
on the 9th. The probability is that
storms of the reactionary period will
be prolonged and that as early as
will again develop in western sec
tons with falling barometer and ris-