1959 Long before men were able to forecast weather scientifically. They made rhymes so they could recall the combinations more easily. Some weather verses can be traced back to biblical times.
Many verses have some scientific basis.
Others are superstition. Sailors, farmers and gardeners Red sky at night, Sailors delight. Red sky in morning, Sailors take warning. Note that while dew is an indicator of fine weather ahead, so is fog . Neither occurs under an overcast sky, or when it is windy.