The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-11-06
NOVEMBER WEATHER.
Here is What Hicks, of St. Louis
Says We Will Have This Month.

The first reactionary storm period
through the 5th. Moon and Uranus
are in conjunction the Ind; Moon
on the equator the Bird; Full Moon
the 7th; quadrature of Neptune
the 4th; quadrature of Jupiter the
10th; Moon in partial eclipse the
7th; the Jupiter influence continues.
Although t the only t stern cha Dfais is
the Jupiter, there are several i'm
portant planetary configurations
to be reckoned with, which will be
heard from in or near the period:
Warm days for the time OF year will
usher in this PERIOD, first in the
west, and progressively across the
country eastward. Rains in middle
northern parts will touch most To-
calities during the passage of the
period. Indications do not at this
distance indicate excessive precipi-
tation, but such is possible in some
parts. Snow flurries to north
ward are probable, and possibly
some sleet may appear; Vari OF"
sun-dogs, auroras, disturbance Of
wired Systems, lightning, etc, will
be experienced at this time. The
period will wind up with colder
winds from the northwest, with
frosts or freezing in many parts
we'll to the south.
A regular storm period runs from
the Sth through the 18th, but exist
ing conditions may cause it to in
clude the 7th. A Vulcan center
must be added to the causes for the
reactionary period just past; also
Moon will be north Of the equator
and at her nearest approach to
Earth for the month. :.,,:.
and sth, make a strong pull for
Normally to this is the point OF high
est temperature for the month, and
with Moon north on the central day
of the period, warm wave for the
time of year will most likely usher
in the period, and rain be the pre-
able buster shifting winds and
electrical displays are likely for this
time. Either severe storms will de-
velop in sections or earthquakes that
will make those who experience
them also quake, will appear in reg
ions of their normal habitat. me
partial eclipse of the Moon the lth
would. usually be sufficient to cause ase
storminess in large areas, but here
we have several other configur-
ations, even stronger factors for
general storm conditions. Gulf hur-
ricanes and lake gales are among
| the possibilities, even this late IN
the season. Rain coming near the
end of the period is likely to turn
development at this time Will depend
somewhat upon seismic develop
ments, also upon what conditions
have held for the past month: II
there has been a long spell OF falI
weather, storms will find it harder
to break down existing conditions
hence storms will come late IN the
period than formerly. We oelleve
that the heaviest storms will appear
in western middle sections. All VINO
have barometers should keep WatcI'
OF their readings, and live stock
should have good care as the storm
areas pass to eastward. render
Vegetation should be protected
wherever possible.
The second Ieactlonary y, STORM
period runs through the 14th, 10Th
and 18th Noon is in conjunction
With Neptune the 18th, with jupiter
the l4th. with Saturn the 6th;
Moons last Quarter falls on the ~
and she crosses the equator the
FG+h: we are midway between TWO
quadratures Of major planets past
| ana one loF the [Ntl. az" c.
a Mercury center; Moon was partial
: y oclipsed the 7th and Sun Will be
I eclipsed the 22nd.
continued unsettled weather may
| fiji up the normal gap between the
last period and this. As the low
areas pass eastward, rain turning TO
sleet or snow will be eXper!encec
in northern sections, with cold driz7-
zling rains to southwark. Much
cloudiness and fogs, with abnormally
shifting winds will no doubt be part
of the program. winding ". the
neriod with blizzardous winds from
the northwest and gales on the great
lakes. Mariners of Gulf or lakes
should watch their barometerss when
concentrating a cruise, at this and
the previous period. A rather cold
snap should cover much OF the
country by the 18th to Sth, in CON
trast with temreratures prevailing
at the beginning of, this storm
period
The second regular storm neriod
runs from the 18th through the
23rd. A Mercury influence is in full
force; Vulcan center falls on the
204h; quadrature OF Uranus the
goth; an annular eclipse of the Sun
the 22nd; Mercury and Moon in
conjunction the Gard: Moon at south
dec1inatinn the 23rd. following her
apoeee the 22nd.
There are good reasons for ex-
pectirg cold weather storms for this
period and cold wave following. Bv
cold storms we do not mean of
necessity billiards. nor zero weather:
but rains, if they develop, will
usually be cool, disagreeable and in
northern parts turning to sleet or
snow flurries. Icy storms will most
likely sweep over the. great lakes at
this time. Electrical displays are
likely near the last sections of
storms if not early in storm develop
ments. Auroras, halos and dis
turbance of wired systems will ap-
pear in many sections. Don't look
for all the things we mention in any
one section-we can only forecast
general conditions which are
governed by planetary configur-
ations-it is up to readers to know
something Of weather habits In
their own localities and with the in