12-04-2013, 03:12 AM
Being an avid fisherman, I frequently watch the weather reports. But I am always a bit stumped about which direction the wind will be blowing when reported. Here are my three questions:
[ol][li]Which direction does a "Northerly" wind blow?[/li][li]Which direction does a "Northern" wind blow?[/li][li]Which direction does a "North" wind blow?[/li][/ol]When I read or listen to weather reports, I often hear different descriptions for different directions. I've heard that a "North" wind is "from" the north and that a "Northerly" wind is "to" the north. But then again, I've heard that all three (northerly, north, and northern) are "from" the north.
Please, can anyone set me straight on this? Be sure of your facts before you confuse me any more.
Thanks,
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[ol][li]Which direction does a "Northerly" wind blow?[/li][li]Which direction does a "Northern" wind blow?[/li][li]Which direction does a "North" wind blow?[/li][/ol]When I read or listen to weather reports, I often hear different descriptions for different directions. I've heard that a "North" wind is "from" the north and that a "Northerly" wind is "to" the north. But then again, I've heard that all three (northerly, north, and northern) are "from" the north.
Please, can anyone set me straight on this? Be sure of your facts before you confuse me any more.
Thanks,
--- Coot ---
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