THE WEATHER

Grey River Argus, 17 August 1937, Page 8

THE WEATHER

I Per Press Association]. WELLINGTON, August 16. The weather report and forecast are as follows: — General situation: An anti-cyclone of considerable intensity still covers New Zealand, and the greater part of Tasman Sea, but pressure is falling over south-eastern Australia and south-west Tasman Sea. Conditions are slightly disturbed also to the north-west of the Dominion. Forecast: Winds moderate to strong, south-easterly to easterly over the northern portion of the North Island; elsewhere variable, but northerlies are gradually prevailing about and south of Cook Strait, and later freshening somewhat. Seas (N.Z. waters): Slight to moderate.

Eastern Tasman.Sea: Moderate to strong easterly winds in the northern portion, with moderate to rather rough seas; light to moderate northerly winds in the southern portion, with slight to moderate seas; but wind and sea are gradually rising. Weather for the most part fair to fine; cloudy to overcast, however in the far southern districts, with showers or misty rain in places, and some scattered showers are probable also in the far north. A cold night, with some sharp frosts, but milder tomorrow.