Look for the wind’s breath first: see how the trees bend, the way the grass ripples, the drift of dust or leaves. If a breeze suddenly turns from a gentle draft to a steady, cold shiver that lingers in the same spot, that’s a red flag. Check the temperature drop in the air—if it’s falling more than a few degrees per hour, the storm’s tightening. And watch the cloud base: if it starts to lift and thicken on the windward side while the sun’s glare dims, the sky’s about to give up. Keep a mental checklist of these cues, and you’ll be a step ahead of the gray.

Sounds solid. Keep that extra eye on the horizon—if the wind’s pretending to sleep, it’ll still bite when it wakes up. Stay ready.

Horizon’s a good backup, just don’t let the wind trick you into thinking it’s playing hide‑and‑seek. Keep the eyes forward.