THE WEATHER

Grey River Argus, 20 September 1939, Page 4

THE WEATHER

[Per Press Association). WELLINGTON, September 19. The weather report and forecast as. follows: General situation: An extensive anti-cyclone is situated in the north, while a series of westerly depressions is passing in the south. Forecast: Winds south-westerly at first in North Auckland and northeasterly on the Canterbury coast; otherwise north-westerly prevailing; force strong at times about and south of Cook Strait; otherwise light to. moderate. Seas (N.Z. waters): Rather rough to rough south of Cape Egmont and about Cook Strait; slight or moderate elsewhere. Eastern Tasman Sea; Strong westerly winds and rough seas in the southern portion; moderate and variable winds and slight seas in the northern portion. Weather: Mainly fair to fine east of the ranges and in the north; elsewhere cloudy with rain at times in Westland and the far south, and scattered falls possible, extending as far north as the King Country. Temperatures moderate to mild.