Sirocco
noun
It is a hot wind that comes from the Sahara and can reach hurricane speeds in North Africa and Southern Europe.
During the summer, the sirocco winds can make the temperatures in Southern Europe extremely high.
Often appears as...
- sirocco winds
- feel the sirocco
noun
It is a hot wind that comes from the Sahara and can reach hurricane speeds in North Africa and Southern Europe.
During the summer, the sirocco winds can make the temperatures in Southern Europe extremely high.
Often appears as...
- sirocco winds
- feel the sirocco
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Weather Phenomenon
Understand that 'sirocco' refers specifically to a weather event, not just any hot wind.
The sirocco last August caused temperatures to soar unexpectedly.
Pro Tip 2/3Geographic Specific
Remember that 'sirocco' is a wind specific to the Sahara, affecting North Africa and Southern Europe.
Tourists in Italy were amazed by the sudden sirocco.
Pro Tip 3/3Seasonal Winds
Sirocco winds usually occur during the warmer seasons, primarily affecting summer weather patterns.
Locals anticipate the sirocco as summer approaches.
Pro Tip 1/3Weather Phenomenon
Understand that 'sirocco' refers specifically to a weather event, not just any hot wind.
The sirocco last August caused temperatures to soar unexpectedly.
Pro Tip 2/3Geographic Specific
Remember that 'sirocco' is a wind specific to the Sahara, affecting North Africa and Southern Europe.
Tourists in Italy were amazed by the sudden sirocco.
Pro Tip 3/3Seasonal Winds
Sirocco winds usually occur during the warmer seasons, primarily affecting summer weather patterns.
Locals anticipate the sirocco as summer approaches.
Pro Tip 1/3Weather Phenomenon
Understand that 'sirocco' refers specifically to a weather event, not just any hot wind.
The sirocco last August caused temperatures to soar unexpectedly.
Pro Tip 2/3Geographic Specific
Remember that 'sirocco' is a wind specific to the Sahara, affecting North Africa and Southern Europe.
Tourists in Italy were amazed by the sudden sirocco.
Pro Tip 3/3Seasonal Winds
Sirocco winds usually occur during the warmer seasons, primarily affecting summer weather patterns.
Locals anticipate the sirocco as summer approaches.
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