westerly
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Westerly winds will bring cooler air from the Atlantic.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
The residence—which is located in the exclusive enclave of Watch Hill in Westerly and is known locally as “Holiday House”—currently sprawls across 11,000 square feet and features seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 8, 2025
Recent measurements show that the Southern Westerly Winds are moving again, this time toward the South Pole as a result of climate change.
From Science Daily • Nov. 19, 2025
The woman was discovered in front of the home and arrested on Monday, said Westerly Police Chief Paul Gingerella.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2023
He had unsnapped her jesses when he saw Leon Longbridge and Peter Westerly approaching the hideout Jon released another rat in Frightful’s mews.
From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
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Weather and Climate - Middle School
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