leaward winds
The reference point is FROM that direction AND that is the way it is blowing.
Yes, wind blowing from the sea typically contains more moisture than wind blowing from land. This is because the sea is a large water body that adds moisture to the air. As the wind travels over the sea, it picks up this moisture, resulting in higher humidity levels compared to wind blowing from land.
A west wind is blowing from the west towards the east.
When you name a wind. You name it in the direction it is coming from, so a wind blowing toward the north comes from the south. It is therefore a South Wind.
A west wind blows from the west to the east.
The reference point is FROM that direction AND that is the way it is blowing.
Yes, wind blowing from the sea typically contains more moisture than wind blowing from land. This is because the sea is a large water body that adds moisture to the air. As the wind travels over the sea, it picks up this moisture, resulting in higher humidity levels compared to wind blowing from land.
A west wind is blowing from the west towards the east.
When you name a wind. You name it in the direction it is coming from, so a wind blowing toward the north comes from the south. It is therefore a South Wind.
A west wind blows from the west to the east.
The wind is blowing inland. This is because the sun heats the land and thus the air above it. Since the warmer air is less dense it rises. The water does not heat up as rapidly an remains cooler, and will thus tend to sink. As a result, sinking air from over the water moves inland to take the place of air that has risen.
When someone says the wind direction is south, it means the wind is blowing from the south towards another direction.
a backhand
west east
For sailing ships near land the direction of the wind is important. If the wind is blowing towards the land that is the windward coast, and if blowing off the land and out to sea, that is the leeward coast. In strong winds, ships and boats will sometimes shelter close inshore so the land offers some protection - this sheltered area is called a lee. It's effectiveley like getting out of the wind by standing behind a wall
Wind blowing in the direction of the sea from land
A sea breeze.