northward
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A change in wind direction at this time of year pulls warm, moist air northward from the Gulf of California and the tropical Pacific, triggering storms over mountainous terrain.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
That moisture is being pulled northward by an upper-level trough — a low-pressure area in the atmosphere — and the resulting instability may produce thunderstorms and showers, she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
The northward shift of holidaymakers in Europe is not unique to Scotland or the Nordics.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
It carries warm tropical water northward, helping keep regions such as Europe relatively mild.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
Pong dug the boat's propeller into the water, willing it to go faster as he sped northward.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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