northerly
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A baby has been born on Orkney's most northerly island for the first time in more than three decades.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Renowned walker Cameron McNeish chronicled his journey from the most northerly point, Rubha Hunish, along the Trotternish Ridge, through the iconic Cuillin hills, to finish 70 miles away at Broadford.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
The fire in France's southwest Gironde region started with northerly winds, then westerly, then southerly, then easterly, then back again to the south, then the west...
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
Elida began moving in a more northerly direction a few days ago, and is expected to cause high surf.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Stuart strode rapidly to the door, climbed into the car, and with a final wave of the hand drove off in a northerly direction, while the children raced alongside and screamed “Good-by, good-by, good-by!”
From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White
There are hints that cold northerlies could return in mid-February, increasing the risk of seeing snow showers.
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2024
The northerlies are the troublemakers, kicking up the Gulf Stream into fearsome lumps that sometimes keep the commercial boats at home.
From Time Magazine Archive
