From the poles to the equator, we have the polar easterlies, the westerlies, the horse latitudes, the trade winds, and the doldrums. Prevailing winds are masses of air that travel in a single ...

As a result, less energy is received at the surface and temperatures are cooler. 2. Prevailing wind - The prevailing wind is the most frequent wind direction a location experiences. In Britain the ...

With the strongest gusts expected on Tuesday, extreme fire condition threats will prevail until midweek, L.A.-area fire ...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && Prevailing Westerlies are the winds in the middle latitudes ...

Red flag weather warning: A National Weather Service alert that warns the public — especially fire officials and firefighters ...

Wind can also cause material to be transported, for example by longshore drift, which is where sediment moves along the coast in a zig-zag pattern in the direction of the prevailing wind before ...