In a low pressure system, how do gradient winds flow?

In a low-pressure system, the gradient winds flow counterclockwise due to the combination of pressure gradient force and the Coriolis effect. As air moves from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure, it is deflected to the right in the Northern Hemisphere (and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere), due to the Earth's rotation. This deflection results in a counterclockwise rotation around the low-pressure center in the Northern Hemisphere, contributing to the characteristic movement of weather systems associated with low pressure.

Typically, low-pressure systems are associated with rising air, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation. The counterclockwise flow of the gradient winds is crucial to the development and behavior of these systems, affecting weather patterns and conditions significantly.