southerly
1 of 2adjective or adverb
south·er·ly
ˈsə-t͟hər-lē 
1
: situated toward or belonging to the south
the southerly shore of the lake
2
: coming from the south
a southerly wind
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Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
Due to southerly winds Tuesday morning, the department said the odor traveled across the city.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Highs in the mid-70s Wednesday actually will inch towards 80 degrees by Thursday, a boost made possible by the return of warm southerly winds ahead of the next cold front.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
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Adjective or adverb
The southerly portions of this zone are suitable for warm-season grasses.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
Due to southerly winds Tuesday morning, the department said the odor traveled across the city.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
This was a southerly trajectory launch.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Highs in the mid-70s Wednesday actually will inch towards 80 degrees by Thursday, a boost made possible by the return of warm southerly winds ahead of the next cold front.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Southerly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/southerly. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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