How to Use southerly in a Sentence

southerly

1 of 2 adjective or adverb
  • Highs will be in the low to mid-60s, with light southerly winds.
    — Anthony Edwards, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Cloudy skies will be present, with a southerly wind of around 5 to 10 mph.
    — Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Coastal areas should be ready for strong southerly winds with this system.
    — oregonlive, 10 Mar. 2022
  • As such, soils will warm later in the year than in more southerly landscapes.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
  • High tides and strong southerly winds could cause minor coastal flooding.
    — Leigh Morgan, al.com, 6 June 2019
  • Highs will top out in the mid-70s, with just a light southerly wind at 5 mph.
    — Washington Post, 16 May 2021
  • We are set to approach and top 70 as warm southerly winds persist.
    — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Strong and gusty southerly winds will develop through the day and into tonight.
    — Austin Turner, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Thursday's big southerly winds will put a damper on the walleye fishing.
    — cleveland.com, 13 Apr. 2018
  • Light winds during the day will turn breezy overnight, with southerly gusts up to 20 mph along the coast.
    — Anthony Edwards, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Feb. 2026
  • These southerly winds will help to warm us up into the middle 80s.
    — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 4 May 2026
  • Rip tides caused by the southerly winds and swells from the storm will likely impact the coastal areas.
    — Hannah Gard and Monica Garrett, CNN, 16 June 2021
  • Warm, but gusty southerly winds will increase this afternoon and evening.
    — Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Feb. 2024
  • Any southerly breezes should remain light to moderate, at most.
    — A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 22 Nov. 2019
  • Sewage spills are as much a part of life in the South Bay as are the surfers who ride the southerly swells.
    — Gustavo Solis, sandiegouniontribune.com, 27 May 2018
  • Ahead of the front a southerly flow of air has increased the humidity.
    — Dave Epstein, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Oct. 2022
  • But climate change may stymie hail in more southerly latitudes, such as Texas.
    — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Raptors in spring migrate north to breeding grounds and choose southerly winds to get there more quickly.
    — Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Warm, southerly winds may gust near 20 mph during the afternoon as well.
    — Washington Post, 4 Mar. 2022
  • The southerly portions of this zone are suitable for warm-season grasses.
    — Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The child’s mother grabbed her daughter’s hand and yelled at the man, who fled in a southerly direction.
    — City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2022
  • Matagorda - Tides have swelled with southerly winds, and back lakes are filling with water.
    — Bink Grimes, Houston Chronicle, 9 Mar. 2018
  • Only from the more southerly states is the planet likely to be visible to the naked eye.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Strong southerly winds will gust close to 30mph through the day, acting like a blow torch on the remaining snow pack.
    — Todd Nelson, Star Tribune, 6 Mar. 2021
  • In the Northern Hemisphere, the sun will be southerly in the summer.
    — Popular Science, 15 Mar. 2021
  • Thursday will be just as warm, but southerly winds won’t be quite as strong, staying below 20 mph for the most part.
    — Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Thanks to a breezy southerly wind, highs will climb well above normal for Wednesday and Thursday.
    — Dallas News, 26 Dec. 2022
  • Also, a breezy southerly wind will prevail across North Texas as gusts reach up to 40 mph.
    — Kxas-Tv (nbc5), Dallas News, 21 Mar. 2023
  • The southerly wind and high pressure at the surface will increase the temperatures over the next few days.
    — Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Breezy southerly winds will bring in warmer temps and the high is likely to reach 66 degrees, even under cloudy skies with chances for rain.
    — oregonlive, 3 Nov. 2020

southerly

2 of 2 noun
  • Skies will be sunny with a mild southerly wind.
    — Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 31 May 2026
  • This will result in a southerly air flow across the region.
    — Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Breezy southerly winds are expected, with the strongest this evening and overnight.
    — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 Dec. 2025
  • The broad area of high pressure will shift east through the day as southerly winds begin flow in on the western side of the high.
    — Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
  • At the same time, southerly winds will pull more moisture into the area, making the air feel more humid.
    — Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
  • Light southerly breezes help mix and clear the atmosphere a little in the late afternoon.
    — Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2020
  • The southerly wind combined with a developing ridge of high pressure will lead to a warm-up this week.
    — Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
  • That’s due in part to those warmer, southerly storms causing precipitation to fall as rain rather than snow.
    — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Storms riding the jet stream can turn severe anytime southerly winds pull up warm, humid air from the Gulf.
    — Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
  • This was a southerly trajectory launch.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026
  • With a breezy southerly wind in play, that afternoon peaks in the upper 70s to low 80s across the board.
    — Gregory Padgett, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Tonight into Monday, high pressure shifts east and our wind direction will change from northerly to southerly.
    — Rachael Jay, CBS News, 3 May 2026
  • To the north are the Khasi Hills, standing athwart the path of moisture-laden southerly winds eager to continue north.
    — The Economist, 27 June 2019
  • Gusty southerly winds will begin to develop Friday afternoon and in the evening across the region.
    — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Stronger southerly flow brings Gulf moisture back, with dewpoints climbing and highs reaching the mid to upper 80s.
    — Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 2 May 2026
  • By Tuesday, southerly winds will pick back up, leading to warmer weather with highs expected to reach the low to mid-70s.
    — Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Highs quickly pop back into the 40s on the back of some strong southerly winds Tuesday, and remain in the 40s through the end of the week.
    — Star Tribune, 27 Feb. 2021
  • Quick warming trend coming After the bitter cold start on Sunday, southerly winds will return, sending much warmer air into the state.
    — Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Going into sunset, and a couple regional fireworks displays, light southerly breezes will recharge the mugginess.
    — A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 4 July 2020
  • Friday Forecast Persistent southerly flow will continue to bring overnight and morning clouds to the region.
    — Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 25 Dec. 2025
  • Mostly sunny skies and southerly winds will drive temperatures into the low to mid-80s on Saturday.
    — Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
  • This may contribute to coastal flooding along Long Island's South Shore as strong southerly winds pile water onshore.
    — Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Even warmer air arrives Wednesday, as the strong southerly flow strengthens ahead of an atmospheric disturbance passing north of Texas.
    — Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Increases in clouds and humidity from the stout southerly winds can limit Houston temperatures.
    — Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Warm southerly winds will return on Sunday, bringing the temperature back above 80 degrees and also increasing the risk of grassfires yet again.
    — Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Saturday night temperatures, also getting a bump from warm southerly winds of 5 mph, will stay above 63 degrees, which would be about 10 degrees warmer than normal.
    — Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
  • By Wednesday, warmer air combined with gusty southerly winds will shake loose fresh pollen and spread it efficiently across Central Texas, likely erasing any early-week relief.
    — Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Tuesday evening and overnight Warm and humid conditions remain in place across North Texas as southerly flow continues to pull in Gulf moisture, keeping us in an open warm sector.
    — Nelly Carreno, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Highs in the mid-70s Wednesday actually will inch towards 80 degrees by Thursday, a boost made possible by the return of warm southerly winds ahead of the next cold front.
    — Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The beach hazard statements have been in effect mainly due to the strong southerly swells brought by storms that have been ongoing in the south Pacific, sending waves of energy that slam into the West Coast.
    — CBS News, 12 July 2026

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