THE WEATHER

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2466, 20 May 1915, Page 4

THE WEATHER

SUMMARY AND FORECAST

Present indications are for cloudy and hazy weather, with drizzling rain, especially in the East Coast districts. Easterly wind 6 are probable, moderate . to strong generally, but 6trong to gale at, times in the extreme north. Barometer unsteady, with a rising tendency at present. Tho weather has continued fair and mild in the neighbourhood of Cook Strait, but cloudy and misty conditions have ruled elsewhere, with rain in many parts. Tho barometer has been unsteady, and moderate to strong northerly and easterly winds have prevailed. , . , „ D. C. BATES. , Meteorological Office, Wellington, May 19, 1915. DISTRICT REPORTS, 'Prom Our Special Correspondents.) Greytown, May 19.—Fine and sunny. Mastcrton, May 19.—Mild and fine.

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