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northerly

adjective as in boreal

Weak match

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Brisk northerly winds will develop for the second half of the weekend bringing much cooler air southwards.

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Although northerly winds are expected to develop over the weekend bringing a return of cooler conditions - and probably more rain.

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This will give rise to a north-easterly or northerly air flow and whilst it will be warm for many, this will more likely be in central and western areas of the UK.

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Shetland Islands Council says it is pushing ahead with plans to build tunnels to four outlying isles in the archipelago including Unst, the most northerly place in the UK.

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With an area of low pressure still close to the UK winds will swing round to come from a more northerly direction.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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