THE WEATHER

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 19980, 4 July 1939, Page 3

THE WEATHER

Last Night’s Forecast General Situation: A very deep depression is centred near Auckland and is moving eastwards, while an anticyclone is moving on to the South Tasman from the west. Forecast: Winds from between south-east and south-west, rising to gale force generally, probably to strong gale force in places from Nelson and Marlborough northwards. Seas: In New Zealand waters, high on the west coast' and offshore north of East Cape; elsewhere rough and rising. Eastern Tasman: Southerly to south-westerly gales, with high seas; conditions more severe,' however, in ithe northern than the southern portion. Weather: Squally and changeable, with heavy passing showers in most places. Temperatures cold, with hail in places and snow extending to parts ol the lower levels in the South Island.

To-day's North Island Report Overcast conditions were general in the North, Island, this morning. Light to moderate southerly breezes were reported. The barometer had continued: the falling movement. Temperatures at 9 o’clock were: Auckland B 4 degrees, Tauranga and Gisborne 50. East Capa 52, Opotiki 51, Napier 48, and Wellington 4(1. Rough seas were reported between Gape Campbell and Castlepoi.nt and ht East Cape: elsewhere moderate or smooth.

Midday Forecast General Situation: With the passage of yesterday’s depression, pressure has risen rapidly jit the north, hr.! more slowly in the south where a Mvoruiar.v has developed. Forecast: Strong -outh to southwest wind’s, reaching ga.le force in exposed positions. Weather: Overcast vU til inGum it.*, cut rain, cold temperatu 'cs and rough -ea a