Strong winds blow in an anti clockwise direction. Areas with above average pressure are called anticyclones. Anticyclones occur when air is sinking. As a result there are usually few clouds in the air. In the UK anticyclones bring cold clear days in winter and hot and sunny days in summer.
Light winds blow in a clock wise direction.
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