If all stars are out at night it will be a nice day tomorrow. The aneroid barometer was invented in 1844. For many years these instruments remained the province of the scientists. See the English Meteorological Office History for more details. At sea with low and falling glass Soundly sleeps a careless ass, Only when it's high and rising Truly rests a careful wise one.
Many verses refer to the wind.
When the wind shifts against the sun, Trust it not, for back it will run. When the wind is from the south the rain's in its mouth. With rain before wind, stays and topsails you must mind. When rain comes before the wind Halyards, sheets and braces mind, But when wind comes before rain, Soon you may make sail again. Wind before the rain, turn and shoot again.