634387-1898-Meteorological-Observations — Page 2

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 12ru NOVEMBER, 1898. 1133

On the 12th at 11.45 a.-“The barometer has fallen slightly and is now normal on the China coast, with higher pressure over the interior of China. Low pressure seems to extend from the SE part of the China Sea into the Pacific to the E of Luzon. Gradients slight for NE winds on the coast, moderate with strong monsoon in the N. part of the China Sea.' Forecast :-"moderate or light NE and N winds; fine."

On the 13th at 10.45 a.- "A typhoon seems to be moving, in a Westerly direction, across N Luzon.” At 11.25 a. "Pressure is still normal on the China coast, but inclined to give way. Gradients slight on the coast, steep with N and NE gales in the NE part of the China Sea.' Forecast:-"NE and N winds, probably freshening; fair.' At 5.20 p.

Red South Cone hoisted.

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On the 14th at 11.55 a. "The barometer continues to fall slowly on the China coast. typhoon, situated to the W. of N. Luzon, seems to be moving slowly. It may recurve and re-enter the Pacific, pressure being also low, apparently, in the neighbourhood of the Loochoos. Gradients slight on the coast, steep with N and NË gales in the NE part of the China Sea."--Forecast:-"moderate N winds; fine."

On the 15th at 11.25 a.- "The barometer has fallen moderately on the China coast. The typhoon seems to be lying yet to the W of N Luzon, its position being apparently very little changed since yesterday. In the North, a depression appears to be situated in the W part of the Sea of Japan. Gradients slight on the coast, steep with N and NE gales in the NE part of the China Sea." Forecast: "moderate NE and N winds; fine."

On the 16th at 11.50 a.-———ʻ

-"The barometer has fallen moderately in S China and is inclined to rise in the North. The observations indicate some advance of the typhoon in a Northerly direction, from its position to the W of N Luzon yesterday. The Northern depression is moving Eastwards in the N part of the Sea of Japan. Gradients increasing for N and NE winds on the China coast." Forecast :-" moderate to fresh N winds; fair." At 2.30 p.-"Typhoon, at 10 a.m., near Bashee Channel moving North-east." Red Drum hoisted.

On the 17th at 11.40 a. risen a little on the E coast. owing to its slow rate of "moderate or fresh N winds;

"The barometer has fallen slightly on the S and SE coasts of China, The typhoon seems to be still lying to the SW of Bashee Channel, but progression its direction of motion is very uncertain." Forecast:

fair."

On the 18th at 11.50 a. Red Drum lowered. "The barometer has risen slightly on the China coast, but is still low particularly on the S and SE coasts. The depression, which probably remains central to the SW of the Bashee Channel, seems to be filling up." Forecast: -"moderate or fresh N winds; fair."

On the 19th at 11.50 a.- "The barometer has risen much in the extreme North, and remains almost steady on the China coast. Pressure is high over NE China, still low off the S and SE coasts and over Formosa." Forecast:-"N winds, fresh and squally; fine."

On the 20th at 11.0 a.-" The depression, first noted on the morning of the 11th, is approaching the coast near Amoy. Barometric changes on other parts of the coast are unimportant. Gradients slight except in the Formosa Channel,” Forecast:-" moderate or fresh N winds; fine."

On the 21st at 11.50 a. “The barometer has risen on the China coast generally. The depres- sion has either filled up in the Formosa Channel, or recurved over N Formosa. In the North, a depression is moving Eastwards in the E part of the Sea of Japan. Pressure is highest in N China." Forecast:-"NE winds, moderate to fresh; fine."

On the 23rd at 11.40 a.

-“Baro:netric changes are unimportant. Pressure remains normal over S China and slightly low in the Pacific to the E of the Philippines. Gradients slight with moderate monsoon on the China coast. Forecast :--" moderate NE winds; fine."

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On the 24th at 11.35 a. "The barometer has fallen on the China coast generally. Pressure is in defect, but highest over China, and lowest in a depression lying over the Philippines. Gradients slight on the coast, moderate in the N part of the China Sea." Forecast: -"moderate or light NE to N winds; fine."

On the 25th at 10.30 a.- "The centre of the typhoon seems to be situated in N. Luzon, probably moving WNW at present." At 11.35 a-"The barometer has fallen generally, particularly in S Gradients, for N and NE winds, increasing on the coast and over the NE part of the China Sea," Forecast :—“ moderate or fresh N winds; fair.”

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On the 26th at 10 a.-Red Drum hoisted. At 11.35 a. The barometer has risen slightly on the E and SE coasts of China, and is unchanged on the S coast. The typhoon appears to be situated to the W of N Luzon, moving slowly. Pressure is high over N China. Gradients rather steep with NE gales in the Formosa Channel and over the NE part of the China Sea." Forecast:-"“fresh or strong N winds; fair but squally."

On the 27th at 11.30 a.“ The barometer has risen generally, particularly on the E coast of China. The typhoon seems to be, at present, filling up to the West of the Balingtang Channel. High pres- sure covers N China. Gradients rather steep with N and NE gales off the China coast and in the N part of the China Sea." Forecast :- "fresh or strong N winds; fair but squally.”

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