north·er·ly 
/ˈnoɚðɚli/ adjective
/ˈnoɚðɚli/ adjective [more northerly; most northerly] 1 : located in or moving toward the north
▪ the more northerly latitudes ▪ We sailed in a northerly direction. 2 : blowing from the north
▪ northerly winds
▪ the more northerly latitudes ▪ We sailed in a northerly direction.
▪ northerly winds
— northerly adverb
▪ The storm is headed northerly. ▪ We sailed northerly around the island.
▪ The storm is headed northerly. ▪ We sailed northerly around the island.
