Wikipedia:You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows
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"You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows" is a quote from a famous song by Bob Dylan.
In context, it emphasises the point that there are some facts that one needs no special training or expertise to state with complete confidence.