northerly

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Northerly winds will develop bringing colder air to all parts with some wintry showers.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2025

Northerly wind gusts of at least 30 mph are expected to combine with humidity levels in the 15% to 25% range to create “near-critical fire conditions,” the forecasters said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2022

He says the event, to be held at FirstMerit Bank Pavilion on Northerly Island along Lake Michigan, will “celebrate the impact we’ve had and rally our supporters for the work ahead.”

From Washington Times • Jul. 28, 2015

He says the event, to be held at FirstMerit Bank Pavilion on Northerly Island along Lake Michigan, will "celebrate the impact we've had and rally our supporters for the work ahead."

From US News • Jul. 28, 2015

Northerly and north-westerly winds prevailed, and we whistled in vain for a southerly buster to clear the coast of ice.

From From Paris to New York by Land by De Windt, Harry