southeasterly
toward or from the southeast.
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That places the entire East Coast on the warm side of the system, which will bring southerly or southeasterly winds, an onshore flow and gusts topping 50 mph near the shoreline, and 30 to 40 mph inland.
East Coast storm bringing worst coastal flooding since 2003 to parts of Mid-Atlantic | Matthew Cappucci | October 29, 2021 | Washington PostSouth-southeasterly breezes may be a bit more noticeable, gusting above 10 mph, by late afternoon as well.
D.C.-area forecast: Mugginess returns by tonight. Heat wave starts this weekend. | A. Camden Walker | June 25, 2021 | Washington PostSouth-southeasterly breezes may blow near 15 mph a few times, helping to stir the atmosphere, and tolerable dew points around the 60-degree mark keep that humid feeling under control.
D.C.-area forecast: A few strong storms (again) possible today before a drier weekend | A. Camden Walker | June 4, 2021 | Washington PostHigh temperatures should benefit from winds turning toward a more southeasterly direction around 15 mph by late afternoon.
D.C.-area forecast: Cooler today, with some drizzle and showers. Turning warmer through the weekend. | A. Camden Walker | April 9, 2021 | Washington PostLight southeasterly breezes continue to transport mild air into our region.
D.C.-area forecast: Clouds increase today, with rain odds up starting tonight | A. Camden Walker | February 26, 2021 | Washington Post
The southeasterly wind ruffles the bay with white-capped waves and dashes sheets of rain against window and roof.
Stories of California | Ella M. SextonIt flows in a southeasterly direction, and burrows its nose deeply into the forest-covered hills at the mountain's foot.
Mount Rainier | VariousOur records require an extension of known range of this species southeasterly by approximately 50 miles.
Vertebrates from the Barrier Island of Tamaulipas, Mxico | Robert K SelanderLooking away in a southeasterly direction, the scenic beauty is grandly impressive.
How Marcus Whitman Saved Oregon | Oliver W. NixonThe expedition then, over a southeasterly route, made its way toward the coast.
Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 of 8 | Various
British Dictionary definitions for southeasterly
/ (ˌsaʊθˈiːstəlɪ, nautical ˌsaʊˈiːstəlɪ) /
in, towards, or (esp of a wind) from the southeast
a strong wind or storm from the southeast
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