THE WEATHER
FAIR WITH NORTH-EAST WINDS Forecast for Otago.—The following official weather forecast for Otago, covering the ensuing 24 hours, was issued at 9 p.m. yesterday by the Meteorological Office in Wellington:— Situation.—A ridge of high pressure extends across New Zealand from the north, and there is a deep depression south of Tasmania. Forecast to 5 p.m. To-day.—Moderate . to fresh north-easterly winds; fair weather; moderate temperatures. Further Outlook.—Strong winds, and some rain developing. Weather in Dunedin.—After an overcast morning, the weather, in Dunedin yesterday brightened in the afternoon and became fine. A north-east breeze, however, kept the air temperatures cool. The pressure remained high and rose gradually. At midnight the reading was 30.11 inches (1020 millibars). The following are the meteorological observations taken yesterday at the Daily Times Office: — 8 a.m. Noon. 6 p.m. M nt.
Barometer — Inches .. .. 30.04 30.07 30.09 30.11 Millibars .. .. 1017 1018 1019 1020 Thermometer .. 55 59 55 46 Maximum 60 Minimum • • • • 46 Rainfall (in) ., M Nil. Sunshine (hr., min.) .. • • •• 3.50
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 26043, 5 January 1946, Page 1
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164THE WEATHER Otago Daily Times, Issue 26043, 5 January 1946, Page 1
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