THE WEATHER

Grey River Argus, 20 January 1941, Page 10

THE WEATHER

fPer Press Association] WELLINGTON, January 19The weather report is as follows: — General situation: A cyclonic disturbance is centred off the west coast of the South Island, and is moving towards the south-east. Pressure is high east of New Zealand, and an anti-cyclone covers southern Australia and western Tasman Sea. Forecast: Winds fresh to strong, northerlies prevailing at first and reaching gale force in some exposed positions; a change to strong westerlies or south-westerlies is setting in soon over Auckland Peninsula and later over the southern half of the South Island. Seas (N.Z. waters): Moderate south of East Cape, but rising later on the Otago coast; elsewhere, rough. Eastern Tasman Sea: Strong northerly winds, reaching gale force at times, and backing to south-west-erlies during the next 24 hours; seas rough in northern portion and very rough in the south. Weather dull, mild and humid, with rain or drizzle at times in most districts, and some heavy falls in Westland. Conditions are becoming cool and showery, however, over Auckland Peninsula and later in the far south.