Sentences with phrase «prevailing southerly»

Thus, when temperatures warm, the vegetation can work from a huge store of moisture and thus add a large quantity of local moisture into the atmosphere via transpiration, in addition to what is transported here from the Gulf of Mexico by prevailing southerly winds.»

With it's a north - facing aspect protected from the prevailing southerlies and sou - easterlies it's also another popular choice for visitors and locals alike.

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The prevailing direction of the surface current within the reef lagoon and Chetumal Bay is southerly, and there are strong currents in the reef channels.

The most southerly outpost of Europe, Crete has a mild and exceptionally dry climate with a prevailing northerly wind, the «meltemi», that brings a cool breeze on warm summer days.

The prevailing swell and wind direction in autumn, winter and spring is southerly, which means the long, sand - bottom point break, known as «The Pass» remains sheltered and fun.

Should southerly winds prevail, a radioactive plume could threaten millions of Southern Californian residents, from Santa Barbara south to Los Angeles and beyond.