northeasterly

American  

[nawrth-ee-ster-lee, nawr-ee-ster-lee] / ˌnɔrθˈi stər li, ˌnɔrˈi stər li /

adjective

1. of or located in the northeast.

2. toward or from the northeast.

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adverb

1. toward or from the northeast.

northeasterly British  

/ ˌnɔːθˈiːstəlɪ, ˌnɔːrˈiːstəlɪ /

adjective

1. in, towards, or (esp of a wind) from the northeast

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noun

1. a wind or storm from the northeast

Etymology

Origin of northeasterly

First recorded in 1730–40; north + easterly

Example Sentences

And a strong north to northeasterly wind will develop later on Saturday into Sunday, especially in eastern England where gusts of up to 50-60mph are possible.

From BBC

Strong northeasterly winds, including gusts up to 20 mph, carried a stream of unhealthy fine particulate pollution for several dozen miles, casting a toxic haze over downtown Los Angeles, Compton and Long Beach.

From Los Angeles Times

This morning, I walked outside to temps in the mid-70’s and a sweet northeasterly breeze.

From Salon

The eclipse will begin in the Pacific, cross into Mexico and then cut through Texas on a northeasterly path through 15 states before heading out over Canada and the North Atlantic.

From Seattle Times

The northeasterly winds controlled their fate, pushing them away from their destination.

From Seattle Times