In popular, nonmeteorological usage, wind direction is often stated in a contradictory manner. Terms like “south” and “southerly” are unfortunately applied to winds blowing from the south ...

TAMPA, Fla. — A weather vane is an instrument used to show the direction the wind is blowing from. It is one of the simplest weather instruments created and it has been used since ancient times.

A tailwind refers to the wind blowing in the same direction an athlete is moving. In simpler terms, if the athlete is running forward the wind is hitting the athlete's back, in effect pushing the ...

creating a difference in pressure that pushes the sail perpendicular to the wind direction. According to "The Physics of Sailing Explained" (Sheridan House Inc, 2003), by Kent State University ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Wind belts around the equator flip about every two years, but NASA has found that a flip occurred much earlier than expected in 2015. Why is up for debate.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Wind direction plays a crucial role in determining ... This phenomenon helps explain why certain days can feel unseasonably warm, even when surrounding regions stay cooler.