The leeward side is the side distant from or physically in the lee of the prevailing wind, and typically the drier. In an archipelago windward islands are upwind and leeward islands are downwind of the prevailing winds, such as the trade winds of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
Yahoo: Leeward Islands on alert as Tropical Storm Philippe threatens rain, wind
Tropical Storm Jerry was bringing heavy rain and gusty winds to the northern Leeward Islands Oct. 10. The National Hurricane Center is now predicting Jerry will not strengthen into a hurricane. See ...
Honolulu Star-Advertiser: Red flag warning covers leeward areas of all Hawaiian Islands on Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for leeward areas of all Hawaiian Islands as strong wind and low humidity heighten the risk for wildfires. The warning is in effect today ...
Red flag warning covers leeward areas of all Hawaiian Islands on Friday
Hawaii News Now: ‘Call to action’: High wildfire risk extends beyond leeward areas of all islands, report says
‘Call to action’: High wildfire risk extends beyond leeward areas of all islands, report says
Miami Herald: Forecasters announced a tropical storm warning for portions of the leeward islands
Forecasters announced a tropical storm warning for portions of the leeward islands
NBC 6 South Florida: Tropical Storm Philippe threatens flash floods in Leeward Islands, could become hurricane
Tropical Storm Philippe was threatening to unleash heavy rains and flash flooding in the Leeward Islands on Monday before eventually recurving out into the central Atlantic where it could gain ...
Tropical Storm Philippe threatens flash floods in Leeward Islands, could become hurricane