south-southeast
noun
south-south·east
ˈsau̇th-ˌsau̇th-ˈēst 
: a compass point that is two points east of due south : S22°30′E
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Winds will be out of the south-southeast at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as strong as 25 mph.
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Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
Gusty south-southeast winds of around 5 to 10 mph are expected to return and should deliver more moisture-rich air from the Gulf Coast.
—Roberto Villalpando, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Mar. 2026
Temperatures will top out in the mid 40s and the winds will be out of the south-southeast between 5-15 mph.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
The earthquake's epicenter was located approximately 19 miles south-southeast of Mina and occurred at a depth of 4 miles.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
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Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
Gusty south-southeast winds of around 5 to 10 mph are expected to return and should deliver more moisture-rich air from the Gulf Coast.
—Roberto Villalpando, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Mar. 2026
Temperatures will top out in the mid 40s and the winds will be out of the south-southeast between 5-15 mph.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
The earthquake's epicenter was located approximately 19 miles south-southeast of Mina and occurred at a depth of 4 miles.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
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“South-southeast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/south-southeast. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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