southerly

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However, through this week a warmer southerly wind will draw up air from the Mediterranean and bring temperatures around 6 or 7 degrees above average on Wednesday.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

"Rain will also be accompanied by strengthening southerly winds, which may exacerbate impacts," it added.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025

She added: "This southerly shift has already led to increases in continental droughts and wildfires across the southern landmasses."

From Science Daily • Nov. 19, 2025

Meanwhile, southerly winds pushed the system right up against — and perpendicular to — the Santa Ynez Mountains.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2025

It was as if some angry god was exacting payment for their easy voyage north, when they had ridden a steady southerly from Drag- onstone to the Wall.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin