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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Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
The National Weather Service noted that gusty northerly winds and low humidity would create critical fire weather conditions.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
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Adjective or adverb
Sunday will be another pleasant day as northerly winds will usher in dry, cooler air into the region.
—Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
The National Weather Service noted that gusty northerly winds and low humidity would create critical fire weather conditions.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 8 June 2026
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 15 Jun. 2026.
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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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