does a northerly wind blow??
2007-12-07 01:56:51 · 15 answers · asked by clavdivs 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
Good question. The wind is always reported in the direction from which it is blowing. Thus a northerly wind is blowing from the north. I believe the reader who cautioned that many may not use this fact properly on Weather Answers probably has the best answer.
2007-12-07 04:00:45 · answer #1 · answered by 1ofSelby's 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From wikipedia:
"Wind direction is reported by the direction from which it originates. For example, a northerly wind blows from the north to the south."
Therefore, a northerly wind blows to the south.
However, given the variety of answers here, if you hear someone saying "there's a northerly wind blowing" I don't think you can ever be completely sure what they mean!
2007-12-07 02:09:43 · answer #2 · answered by pinkychupa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
According to meteorological convention,the direction of wind will always refer to the direction from which the wind blows.Accordingly,Northerly wind refers to the wind that comes from the north and blows towards the south.This is mainly to know the place of origin of the wind as the weather conditions of some places are affected by winds.
2007-12-07 15:06:14 · answer #3 · answered by Arasan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A northerly wind blows FROM the general directon of North, likewise a westerly wind blows FROM the general direction of West.
SWIM?
2007-12-07 02:05:40 · answer #4 · answered by credo quia est absurdum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The direction that is mentioned in the wording is the direction the wind is blowing from.
Thus, a north wind will be blowing from the north towards the south.
2007-12-07 02:00:12 · answer #5 · answered by Water 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
North
2007-12-07 01:58:58 · answer #6 · answered by werdtoyadonkay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from the north to the south
2007-12-07 05:49:27 · answer #7 · answered by rosie recipe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe south or southeast. It comes from north, right? And if on the other side of the world, it would be south and southwest, maybe?
2007-12-07 02:00:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think to the north
2007-12-07 02:02:22 · answer #9 · answered by Lifeseeker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FROM the north!
2007-12-07 01:59:46 · answer #10 · answered by john wondering 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋