WESTERLY WINDS
North-west winds, strong to gale, have prevailed, and atmospheric pressure has decreased generally. The weather has been unsettled and squally, and rain has fallen in parts. Snow has again fallen in the South Island, and rivers are reported to be high in Westland, though only scattered showers are reported to have fallen in the North. The westerly conditions are likely to continue, strong to gale, and the barometer is unsteady and shows a. further falling tendency. Considerable seas may be expected on all the western coast and south of Castlepoint, and rough off-shore elsewhore. Skies are likely to be cloudy to overcast, and rain is probable generally, with snow on the higher levels.
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Evening Post, Volume XCVI, Issue 33, 7 August 1918, Page 8
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115WESTERLY WINDS Evening Post, Volume XCVI, Issue 33, 7 August 1918, Page 8
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