WEATHER FORECAST.

Colonist, Volume LIV, Issue 13480, 27 July 1912, Page 1

WEATHER FORECAST.

WelJington, July 26. The following is the -ttev i>- 0. Bates' weather forecast and summary from 5 p.m. to-day ■ — The barometer is still very .high in tho south, and low in the north, and has a falling tendency everywhere, except on tlxe west coast of the South Island. The weather has been gloomy and showery, with h«avy rain in several districts. Easterly to southerly winds have prevailed, and strong to gale in parts. Present indications axe for rain and unsettled weather generally, heavy rain over, the North Island, and tho northeastern portion of the South Island especially ; snow on the higher levels, and bail showers in parts. Easterly to t ;south-easterly winds, strong to gale, It are probable generally. A further de- ■ crease in barometric pressure is «*- ---■ pected before a rise, which is due to I take place by Saturday evening.