1. coming from or directed toward the southeast

1. toward or from the southeast

1. a wind blowing from the southeast
Usage: meteorology

Examples

• The storm is moving in a southeasterly direction.
• Southeasterly winds brought warm air to the region.
• The ship sailed southeasterly toward the island.
• A strong southeasterly developed overnight.
• The weather pattern shows southeasterly flow continuing through the week.
• Birds migrated southeasterly along the coast.
• The southeasterly carried moisture from the ocean.