To raise winds, carry a knotted string and gradually loosen the knots as stronger winds are desired
To bring rain, beat a broom upon a river and shake it at the aky.
To stop rain or a storm, bury a cup, preferably metal or brass
To stop heavy rain and bring fair weather, gather oak leaves in a man's shirt and when it's full, hang it on a tree, a wind springs up directly that drives all rain away and keeps the weather fair.
