1. toward, from, or in the northeast direction

1. toward or from the northeast

1. a wind blowing from the northeast
Usage: meteorology

Examples

• The storm moved in a northeasterly direction across the state.
• We sailed northeasterly toward the harbor.
• The northeasterly winds brought cold air from Canada.
• The hurricane took a northeasterly path up the coast.
• A strong northeasterly was forecast for tomorrow.
• The plane adjusted course to fly northeasterly.
• The northeasterly gusts reached 40 miles per hour.