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Wind Vanes and Anemometers

Wind Vanes — Which Way?

A wind vane (also called a weather vane) shows which DIRECTION the wind is blowing FROM. It has an arrow shape that spins freely on top of a pole. The arrow always points INTO the wind — toward where the wind is coming from. If the arrow points North, we say the wind is a 'north wind' — it is blowing FROM the north. You have probably seen wind vanes shaped like roosters on top of old barns and churches!

Wind Vanes and Anemometers

Wind Vanes — Which Way?

A wind vane (also called a weather vane) shows which DIRECTION the wind is blowing FROM. It has an arrow shape that spins freely on top of a pole. The arrow always points INTO the wind — toward where the wind is coming from. If the arrow points North, we say the wind is a 'north wind' — it is blowing FROM the north. You have probably seen wind vanes shaped like roosters on top of old barns and churches!