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Across Iraq, Kuwait and the countries bordering the Persian Gulf, a well‑known regional wind called the Shamal can turn clear days into dusty, hazy ones. This dry northwesterly wind plays an important role in shaping the climate and dust storms of the region. Where Does the Shamal Blow? The Shamal affects:
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Across West Africa, millions of people know the arrival of a special seasonal wind: the Harmattan. This dry, dusty wind blows from the Sahara Desert toward the Atlantic Ocean, shaping the weather, the sky and daily life during the cool, dry season. When and Where Does the Harmattan Blow? The Harmattan is most common from late November to March, especially in:
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In southern Mexico, a powerful regional wind known as the Tehuano (or Tehuantepecer) can turn the Gulf of Tehuantepec into one of the windiest spots in the eastern Pacific. These strong northerly winds blow through a narrow gap in the mountains, linking the Gulf of Mexico with the Pacific Ocean.
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In parts of western North America, there is a famous wind that can turn a freezing winter day into a mild, spring-like afternoon in just a few hours. This wind is called the Chinook, often nicknamed the “snow-eater” because of how fast it melts snow. Where Do Chinook Winds Blow?
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Along portions of the South African coast, especially in the south and east of the country, a special wind known as the Berg wind can bring hot, dry conditions right to the shoreline. The name “Berg” comes from the Afrikaans word for “mountain”, reflecting the role of high ground in shaping this wind.
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If you visit the Adriatic coast in winter, you might meet one of Europe’s most dramatic regional winds: the Bora. It is a cold, dry and often violent wind that can transform calm coastal weather into a rush of icy gusts in a matter of hours. Where the Bora Blows The Bora is best known along the northern and eastern Adriatic Sea, especially in:
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On the eastern slopes of the Andes in western Argentina, there is a powerful regional wind called the Zonda. Like the Chinook in North America or the Föhn in Europe, it is a warm, dry downslope wind – but with its own local flavour and impacts. Where Does the Zonda Blow?
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At the Strait of Gibraltar, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea, a special regional wind often makes its presence felt: the Levante. This moist, sometimes persistent easterly can bring cloud, drizzle and rough seas to the gateway between Europe and Africa. Where Does the Levante Blow? The Levante mainly affects:
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In Egypt and parts of the eastern Mediterranean, a hot, dusty wind known as the Khamsin (or Hamsin) can turn the sky yellowish and send temperatures soaring. This regional wind is part of the family of hot desert winds that also includes the Sirocco and other Saharan outflows. Where Does the Khamsin Blow?
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In western Switzerland and parts of eastern France, many people are familiar with a chilly, persistent wind called the Bise. This cold, dry northeasterly often blows along the north side of the Alps and the Jura, making lakeside cities feel much colder than the thermometer suggests. Where Does the Bise Blow?
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