southerly

Example Sentences

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"Rain will also be accompanied by strengthening southerly winds, which may exacerbate impacts," it added.

From BBC

The winter solstice is the moment the Sun appears to stand still, directly above the Tropic of Capricorn, the most southerly latitude it reaches annually.

From BBC

She added: "This southerly shift has already led to increases in continental droughts and wildfires across the southern landmasses."

From Science Daily

Because it was located two thousand feet high in the mountains, White Sulphur’s climate was much more comfortable than other southerly regions were.

From Literature

Meanwhile, southerly winds pushed the system right up against — and perpendicular to — the Santa Ynez Mountains.

From Los Angeles Times