west-northwest
noun
west-north·west
: a compass point that is two points north of due west : N67°30′W
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The region has a combination of west-northwest gusty winds and relatively low humidity, according to NWS Melbourne.
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Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
At many area beaches, the incoming storm will produce waves out of the west-northwest that will reach 2 to 4 feet on Wednesday, and 3 to 6 feet on Thursday.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
The earthquake struck the L.A. area at around 10:13 p.m., reaching 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west-northwest of North Hollywood as well as Universal City and Studio City, among other nearby cities, according to a report from the United States Geological Survey.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Residents can expect winds to be from the west-southwest shifting to west-northwest as high as 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 25 to 35 mph and relative humidity as low as 15 to 20 percent.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2025
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Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
At many area beaches, the incoming storm will produce waves out of the west-northwest that will reach 2 to 4 feet on Wednesday, and 3 to 6 feet on Thursday.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
The earthquake struck the L.A. area at around 10:13 p.m., reaching 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west-northwest of North Hollywood as well as Universal City and Studio City, among other nearby cities, according to a report from the United States Geological Survey.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Residents can expect winds to be from the west-southwest shifting to west-northwest as high as 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 25 to 35 mph and relative humidity as low as 15 to 20 percent.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2025
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“West-northwest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/west-northwest. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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