Westerlies

/ ˈwɛstəlɪz /

plural noun

1. meteorol the prevailing winds blowing from the west on the poleward sides of the horse latitudes, often bringing depressions and anticyclones

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On Wednesday though those brisk westerlies switch more to a south-westerly flow which will start to draw some hotter weather in across parts of the UK.

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Current UK forecasts are showing that winds will start to switch to less hot westerlies from Saturday onwards.

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Other research has suggested that these westerlies will strengthen over the next century due to climate change.

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They’ll manifest their hometown love this spring during Westerlies Fest 2024, a weeklong educational outreach program culminating in shows across the city May 9-11.

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“I don’t think I’d be playing music still were it not for the incredible opportunity given to me in Seattle,” says Westerlies trombonist Andy Clausen, speaking via phone from a touring stop near Milwaukee.

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