northerly
1 of 2adjective or adverb
north·er·ly
ˈnȯr-t͟hər-lē 
1
: situated toward or belonging to the north
the northerly border
2
: coming from the north
a northerly wind
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Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2024
In Wisconsin, northerly winds of 20 to 30 mph are expected along the lake.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2024
Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
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Adjective or adverb
Phoenix experienced gusty winds and dust on Saturday evening as a northerly storm increased the likelihood of local storms, according to the National Weather Service.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2024
In Wisconsin, northerly winds of 20 to 30 mph are expected along the lake.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2024
Noun
Only the strongest swimmers should consider cliff diving into the sea, which can become rough when northerlies blow through.
—Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
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“Northerly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/northerly. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.
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northerly
1 of 2 adjective or adverb
north·er·ly
ˈnȯr-t͟hər-lē
1
: placed or lying toward the north
the northerly border
2
: coming from the north
a northerly wind
northerly
2 of 2 noun
plural northerlies
: a wind from the north
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