Northeasterly (adjective)

Toward the northeast; coming from the northeast.

Origin:

North- + easterly, from east (noun).

Examples:

1. The wind was blowing at a northeasterly direction.
2. The ship sailed in a northeasterly direction along the coast.
3. The storm is moving in a northeasterly direction and is expected to hit the area tonight.
4. The city is located in a northeasterly direction from the state capital.
5. The river flows in a northeasterly direction and empties into the ocean.