THE WEATHER.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1828, 14 August 1913, Page 4

THE WEATHER.

SUMMARY AND FORECAST. Present indications aro for high west to 6outh-wo3toriy . winds northward of Kawhai and East Cape, and couth to south-westorly gales elsewhere. Heavy rain probable generally, with r'vers flooded on tho East Coast of the South Island, and snow 011 higher levels. Seas vory heavy southward ol East Cape to the Blull—the barometer rising everywhere. The centre of .the low pressure sy6tem is still apparently near Cape Foulwilid, but tho barometer has risen slowly at tho Bluff to-day. Heavy rain has fallen in many parts,' nnd snow on eome of tho higher levels. Tho winds have been squally and changeable, with gales in parts. D. U. BATES. Metoorolojfinal Office. Wellington, August 13, 1913.

DISTRICT REPORTS, (From Our Special Correspondents.) Carterton, August 13.—Bain Jell last night. A little fell to-day. Featherston, August J3.—Showery and unsettled. Greytown, August 13.—Showery. Otaki, August 13.—Showery. Wmigonui, August 13—Geni'al spring weather. Mast-erton, August 13—Fine, mild day., following rain.

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