northerly
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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
But the third heatwave of 2026 is now easing as northerly winds introduce some fresher air - although most places still won't have any significant rainfall.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
The areas most exposed to this northerly wind will be northern and eastern Scotland, as well as eastern England.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
He rode northerly, and he followed the path down until he saw before him a huge high wall and the gates to Hel, which were higher than the tallest tree.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
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
