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sea breeze a wind blowing from the sea to the land, esp during the day when the land surface is warmer sea breeze [′sē ‚brēz] (meteorology) A coastal, local wind that blows from sea to land, caused by the temperature difference when the sea surface is colder than the adjacent land; it usually blows on relatively calm, sunny summer days, and alternates with the oppositely directed, usually weaker, nighttime land breeze. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| By Friday morning, onshore breezes from the Pacific Ocean brought cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity, making conditions easier for firefighters. But all of this progress could be for naught if California and surrounding states go through a severe seven-to-10-day heat wave, or if onshore breezes that typically keep beach communities cool consistently fail to materialize. Angelenos can thank a high-pressure dome over the area for keeping out clouds and cooling onshore breezes, said Bill Hoffer, National Weather Service meteorologist. |
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