ocr: Where does wind come from? Winds are currents of air that form when tWo regions in the atmosphere have different temperanures or pressures. WARM AIR RISES COOLAIR FALLS SEA BREEZE For example, during the day the Sun heats up the land much more than it does the sea. Air is not warmed directly by the Sun, but indirectly by the land or water below it. This means that the air above the sea will be cooler than the air over the land. The warm air above the land rises (just like a hot-air balloon). Cooler air from the sea moves to replace it, creating a cool "sea breeze. Winds can blow over tiny dist ...