weather eye

noun

1. sensitivity and alertness to signs of change in the weather.
2. a steady and astute watchfulness, especially alertness to change.

weather eye

noun

1. the vision of a person trained to observe changes in the weather
2. informal.
   an alert or observant gaze
3. keep one's weather eye open
   to stay on the alert

Word History and Origins

Origin of weather eye¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. keep one's / a weather eye open, to be on one's guard; be watchful:

   He kept a weather eye open for new political developments.

Example Sentences

Keep a weather eye on the horizon as they navigate their failing romance and battle against the forces of nature.

From New York Times

No longer would Haiti lurch from one financial crisis to the next, always with a weather eye on the horizon for the return of French warships.

From New York Times

“Maybe not, Chief, but have you cast a weather eye over that badger?”

From Literature

Most Fed policymakers have signaled they are not inclined to reduce rates this year after cutting them three times last year, though they have a weather eye on the impact of the new coronavirus epidemic.

From Reuters

It’s proper to keep a weather eye out for indications that taxes are causing disaffection among high-income taxpayers in California, chiefly because the state’s tax structure is highly dependent on the top brackets.

From Los Angeles Times