What are the general directions of the winds on Earth?

Generally, prevailing winds blow east-west rather than north-south. This happens because Earth’s rotation generates what is known as the Coriolis effect. The Coriolis effect makes wind systems twist counter-clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.

How many wind directions are there?

For general purposes, the wind direction is reported to eight compass points: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW. These directions can be further refined to 16 compass points with the addition of NNE, ENE, etc.

What is the normal wind direction?

Here, in the United States, it is common for weather patterns to follow winds in a west to east movement. Although the prevailing winds typically follow this general pattern, seasonal changes in wind direction can also occur.

What are the world’s wind patterns?

The four major wind systems are the Polar and Tropical Easterlies, the Prevailing Westerlies and the Intertropical Convergence Zone. These are also wind belts. There are three other types of wind belts, also. They are called Trade Winds, Doldrums, and Horse Latitudes.

How can I find out the direction of the wind?

Using the wind radar map, you can predict the wind direction and check where the gusty wind is. Move the marker on the wind map and check the forecast for the selected place. Wind speed and wind direction. Search for a wind near me and local winds anywhere in the world. Check where are the ideal conditions for kitesurfing.

What is the current wind speed of the jet stream?

The Jet Stream map shows today’s high wind speed levels and jetstream directions. The Current Wind map shows the current wind speed and direction for the most recent hour.

Which is an example of a northerly wind?

For example, a northerly wind blows from the north to the south. Wind is the flow of air that occurs as it is heated by the sun and thus rises. Cool air then occupies the area from which the hot air has moved, creating what could loosely be termed a convection current.

Where does the weather data for Zoom Earth come from?

Historical imagery is sourced from Microsoft and Esri. Storm tracks and forecast maps are created using the most recent data from NHC , JTWC and IBTrACS . Fire spots are updated daily with satellite thermal sensor data from FIRMS via GIBS .