THE WEATHER

Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 150, 29 June 1928, Page 10

THE WEATHER

1 • COLDDAYS TO CONTINUE The principal cyclonp- is now centred south-cast of Chatham Island, and barometers are rising rapidly over tho Dominion and the Tasman Sea. At 9 a.m. tho pressure ranged from 28.94 inches at Chatham Island, to 30.50 inches at Sydney. With such, a steep gradient it is not surprising to find squally, strong, south-westerly, winds general over New Zealand, with gales at many places. Strong gales and high seas prevail in tho surrounding ocean Waters. Heavy showers have been experienced in most districts and were accompanied in places by hail. In tho South Island there have been widespread falls of snow during the night. A short shower at 7.15 a.m. at Wellington was accompanied by hail, which lay for some time on the ground. At 9.20 this morning a gust of wind of 46 miles per hour, was recorded at Kelburu. Strong south-westerly winds to gales generally are forecasted, but ,a gradual moderation 'is ■ expected. The weather is likely to continue cold, squally, and changeable, with ; some showers, heavy in places with' some hail, And on the high lands .snow; but an improvement should take place gradually in most districts. Some hard frosts should be expected to-night at inland places. ' - ..- . .