ClimateAugust 23, 2026

easterly

EE-ster-lee

Definition

Moving from the east towards the west, particularly referring to wind patterns.

Etymology

Derived from the Old English word 'ēasterne,' meaning 'of or relating to the east,' combining the word 'east' with the suffix '-ly' to denote direction or quality.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the prevailing winds that normally blow across the Equator from east to west, noting that these become stronger during the La Niña climate phase.

Why Super El Niño will wreak havoc on Britain this winter: Scientists reveal how the climate event in the Pacific will spark cold and stormy weather in the UK

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Daily Mail

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