THE WEATHER

Grey River Argus, 4 May 1937, Page 8

THE WEATHER

(Per Press Association.) WELLINGTON, May 3. The weather report and forecast are as follows:—

General situation: An intense secondary depression is at present advancing rapidly on to southern New Zealand and is likely to pass eastwards tonight. An anti-cyclone covers eastern Australia. It is extending on to Tasman Sea.

Forecast: Winds strong, westerly to south-westerly, of gale force in places, and tending more to southerly by the morning.

Seas in New Zealand waters rather rough north of Castlepoint, and rough generally elsewhere. Eastern Tasman Sea: Strong westerly to southerly winds to gales, with rough and high seas. Weather still changeable and squally with showers in most parts. Heavy rain at times, especially in the western areas. Temperatures cold, with some' snow probable on the ranges, and hail in places. Conditions are improving to-morrow, however, -on the west coast of the South Island, and gradually elsewhere.