"THE PRESS" WEATHER REPORT.

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20574, 16 June 1932, Page 15

"THE PRESS" WEATHER REPORT.

THE WEATHER. ■Meteorological observations taken at tlie Magnetic Observatory, CLvistchuvch, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.' on June 15th:— »

Auckland—A light variable wind and showery threatening weather prevailed yesterday. After falling to the barometer remained stationary. "Wellington—The weather yesterday was beautifully fine and susny. A very light breeze was blowing from the north. Dunodin—Fine weather prevailed yesterday with more cloud than sunshine, and a cold wind from the. north-ea6t. The maximum temperature was 46 degrees. The barometer fell 'to 29.60. • Forecast. General Situation —A feeble anti-cyclone has been located to-day off the East Coast, between East Cajft and Akaroa. Barometers are low both east and west of New Zealand, and an intense and extensive westerly lowpressuro area covers eastern Australia.

Winds —Moderate and variable at first, but later northerly to westerly prevailing and freshening. Seas (New Zealand -waters) —Smooth to moderate, but rising on the West Coast and ) about Cook and Foveaux. Straits. I Eastern Tasmau Sea—North to west winds, becoming strong with rough seas. Weather —Unsettled, cloudy, and misty, with rain in most districts and snow on the j high country; conditions aro likely to bu disturbed for several days. DOMINION REPORTS. (ITrom readings taken at 4 p.m.) Station, Wind. Weather. Bar. Ther.

Barometer ■ . 9 a.m. 6 p.m 29.613 .. 29.731 Thermometer— Dry bulb .. 4-2.6 45.5 AY et bulb .. 42 43 Max. prev. 24 hours .. 49.6 Mill. prev. 24 hours .. 86 Max. in otm .. 75 63 Min. on grass .. 29.6 Max. during day ,. 47.5 Humidity per cent. .. 95 8'2 Wind .. .. .. N.E., N.E., Cloud (0-10) r. light. fr. br .. 10 10 Bain .. ,. .. 0.02in 0.02in Rainfall to date .. 1932. 1931. .. 7.57in 5.71in

Norfolk Island, W.S.W., light, lino - . 29.8:3 Cape Maria, \Y\, fresh, cloudy, rough gea .. 29.57 59 Auckland, W.S.W., light, fine 29.50 57 East Cape, S., light, cloudy, mod. sea 29.63 50 Cape Egmont, IN'.K., breeze, drizzle, mod. sea 29.46 50 Napier, S.E., breeze, overcast, mod. sea. 29.70 58 Farewell Spit, S.E., atrong, overcast, con. sea 29.52 50 Stephen Island, E.S.E., fresh, cloudy, mod. sea 29.57 45 Wellington, E., light, overcast, slight Bwell 29.59 4G Cape Campbell, S.E., light, cloudy, mod. sea •29.60 47 0reyrnouth, E., light, overcast, mod. swell 29.52 ■48 Akaroa Lighthouse, N.E., light, fine, mod. swell 29.64 43 Nugget Point, N.N.E., high, cloudy, rough sea 29.48 45 Puysegur Point, N., light, misty rain, smooth sea 29.42 46 Chatham Islands, S., light, showery, slight swell 29.61 38 Sydney, W.N.W., strong, cloudy 29.39 62 Hobarfc, N.N.W., light, fine 29.06