northwesterly

American  

[nawrth-wes-ter-lee, nawr-wes-ter-lee] / ˌnɔrθˈwɛs tər li, ˌnɔrˈwɛs tər li /

adjective

1. toward or from the northwest.

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northwesterly British  

/ ˌnɔːθˈwɛstəlɪ, ˌnɔːˈwɛstəlɪ /

adjective

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

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noun

1. a wind or storm from the northwest

Etymology

Origin of northwesterly

First recorded in 1605–15; northwester + -ly

Example Sentences

Brisk northwesterly winds could bring wintry showers to the areas of northern England and drizzle in the lead up to New Year's Day.

From BBC

And it’s those northwesterly waves that are typically the strongest to hit the Golden State, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Dry conditions for third practice with the northwesterly sea breeze decreasing as the sun goes down.

From BBC

Just dry and sunny conditions - but with a northwesterly sea breeze - for teams and drivers to look forward to.

From BBC

The last of the helicopter’s data transmissions sent every three minutes indicated it was traveling in a northwesterly direction at an altitude of 144 feet above mean sea level at 107 mph, the report said.

From Washington Times