THE WEATHER

Grey River Argus, 14 February 1940, Page 12

THE WEATHER

[Per Press Association.] WELLINGTON. February 13. Tne weather report and forecast are as follows:—

Geneal situation: A belt of high pressure extends from New South Wales across the north Tasman Sea, while deep westerly depressions continue to pass in the south. Forecast: Wind fresh to strong from between north-west and south-west, reaching gale force at times in numerous places south of New Plymouth and Napier. Seas (New Zealand waters): Moderate on the East Coast; rough elsewhere, and becoming high at times in the South Taranaki Bight area, and about Foveaux Strait. Eastern Tasman Sea: Strong south-west winds tending westerly or north-westerly in the southern portion, and rising to gale force at times; seas very rough in the south, moderate to rather rough in the north, but with a considerable westerly swell. Weather: Fair in the eastern districts north of Otago; elsewhere changeable and showery, but with the showers lighter and much less frequent in the north than in the south; temperatures mild east of the ranges, cool elsewhere, but rising slowly