THE WEATHER

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVIII, Issue 19952, 9 November 1934, Page 8

THE WEATHER

Dominion Meteorologist. General situation —The anti-cyclone over New Zealand is commencing to move eastwards, its centre to-day lying to the east of the North Island, a deep depression is advancing from South-eastern Australia on to the Tasman Sea. Winds—Easterly at first in the far north, otherwise northerlies prevailing, moderate generally but freshening shortly and reaching gale force at places south of New Plymouth and Castlepoint. Seas (New Zealand waters)—Becoming rough south of Cape Egmont and about Cook and Foveaux Straits, elsewhere smooth to moderate. Eastern Tasman Sea—Strong northerly winds increasing to gaie force in the southern portion, seas rising. Weather—Still mainly fine and warm with increasing cloud, especially in districts with a westerly aspect; rain developing shortly in Westland and the far south. Mr F. L. Wooles Wind—Moderate to strong noitherly. Weather—Fine and hot. Conditions in Tjmaru Ideal summer weather conditions were experienced in Timaru for the best part of yesterday, the bright sunshine being much appreciated. At about 4 p.m.. however, the sky became overcast and rain appeared likely. In the evening fog set in.