northerly

Example Sentences

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Behind it, the winds will turn northerly bringing a surge of cold air, with temperatures expected to fall below the seasonal average in many locations.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Low pressure makes some progress eastward on Saturday which will lead to a northerly wind.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

When the darkness descended on Britain's most northerly islands on Tuesday, the Jarl Squad was joined by more than 40 other torch-clutching groups of revellers for the evening procession - the festival's main event.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

Forecasters say there will be strong northerly winds too with an additional Met Office yellow warning for wind in north-east Scotland and the Northern Isles from 21:00 GMT Wednesday to 09:00 Thursday.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025

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