When the down of a dandelion contracts, it is a sign of rain.

When spiders build new webs, the weather will be clear.

A dream of gardens foretells great joy.

An open anthill indicates good weather; a closed one, an approaching storm.

Dust rising in dry weather is a sign of an approaching change in the weather.

Many thunderstorms in May, and the farmer sings Hey! hey!

To find out if the Sun will shine or if storms are on the horizon, go to The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s 7-day or long-range forecasts.