In weather reports they say "Wind SW at 10 mph"?

Question

Does that mean the wind is blowing from the south-west or towards?

Answer 1

It may be right in both instances, depending on the style of weather forecasting the weather forecaster away from TV or on TV is making......

Answer 2

both! think about it...

if the winds are blowing from the southwest, which way are the most likely going to continue?

Answer 3

a SOUTH WEST WIND means that the wind is blowing from the SOUTH WEST just ask the experts and they will tell ya. hope this helps.

Answer 4

When the say SW wind it is short for wind coming out of the south west. Or in other words towards.