southerly

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The hazardous conditions were a result of strong southerly winds transporting copious amounts of moisture from the Gulf of Mexico north, where they will interact with the strengthening storm system.

From Washington Times

The hazardous forecast is a result of strong southerly winds transporting copious amounts of moisture from the Gulf of Mexico north, where they will interact with the strengthening storm system.

From Seattle Times

The place shook with tectonic power, long southerly windows buzzing like beehives.

From New York Times

Forecasters expect southerly winds across the Sacramento Valley, with potential gusts of up to 50 mph.

From Los Angeles Times

Taiwan's defence ministry, in its own brief statement, said the aircraft had flown in a southerly direction through the strait.

From Reuters