Folklore tells us that animals and insects can predict the weather? Plants too! My friend Thom Benson at the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga reminds us of these signs and just a few our friends of nature found at his attraction. Chattanooga Chuck’s 2015 Groundhog Day Forecast:
Good morning, my friends, from the great Scenic City! On Groundhog Day I greet you with another weather ditty.
You’re wondering if springtime will soon show its splendor, Or if snow, sleet and ice will pelt us like we’re inside a blender.
In finding the answer, I did more than just ponder.
Toward my Animal Storm Tracking Team I did wander.
First to the tree frogs I went without delay
People say they call louder when rain’s on the way.
Next I shared a moment with a butterfly swarm.
They flutter about when the temperature warms.
On to the shark tank, I decided to look, Since sharks swim deeper when rough weather’s afoot.
I even checked Twitter to see what’s on Miguel Wattson’s brain, Shocking to know - If electric eels are very lively, it’s a sure sign of rain.
Finally, I checked with my pal, the sea urchin,
Who covers up in the sand when a storm could be lurching.
But this morning I laid eyes on a more familiar fellow. I stretched, rubbed my eyes and saw my own shadow!
So zip up your coat before hitting the streets.
Winter’s sticking around for at least six more weeks.
