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southerly

[suhth-er-lee] / ˈsʌð ər li /
ADJECTIVE
southern
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However, the wind will turn more southerly and this will scoop up the hot, humid air from the south.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

Coastal areas have also seen dangerous rip currents and elevated surf in recent weeks amid multiple southerly swells, most recently due to Tropical Storm Genevieve.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

"The wildfire danger level will continue to increase, reaching extreme levels and making firefighting efforts more difficult due to high temperatures, locally gusty southerly winds and widespread low humidity," it said in a statement.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

A westerly wind will bring an end to heatwave conditions, while southerly winds could signal a return to intense heat.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

The gentle tugging became a sharp, southerly yank.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

The weather is entirely different than it used to be, just look at the lack of southerlies bringing rain this season, he says.

From The Guardian Jan. 3, 2020

These waters in particular, provide some level of lee to the prevailing southerlies.

From Seattle Times Nov. 2, 2011




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