northerly

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With high pressure centred to the west of the UK, winds will mainly come from that chillier northerly direction.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

It is also likely to be the coolest day of the week as a gentle northerly flow takes hold.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

As the rain moves south, winds will turn northerly later, causing temperatures to drop.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Further snow showers are expected for areas exposed to the northerly winds, especially northern Scotland, Northern Ireland, west Wales, south-west England and parts of eastern England.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

Because we’re on the south edge of the wilderness area we try to wait until there is a northerly breeze before we burn so the food smell will carry south, but it doesn’t always help.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen