* The unnatural behavior of the weather. The weather is described as being "unwholesome," "foggy," and "sick." This portends that something bad is going to happen.
* The warnings of the guards. The guards who see the ghost warn Hamlet that it is a bad omen and that he should not speak to it. This portends that the ghost will bring Hamlet trouble.
* The prophecies of the witches. The witches in Act 1, Scene 3 prophesy that Macbeth will become king. This portends that Macbeth will be driven by his ambition to commit murder and other evil acts.