THE WEATHER

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21281, 28 September 1934, Page 21

THE WEATHER

Warm and pleasant weather, with bright sunshine, was experienced in the city yesterday. In the morning there was a fresh breeze from the south-west which dropped during the afternoon. The maximum temperature recorded was 57.2 degrees. Meteorological observations taken at the Uagnetic Observatory, Christchurch, a* 9 i.m. and 4 p.m. on September 27: — f> a.m. 4 p.m. iiarooiete/.' .. .. 29.403 29.397 Thermometer-*-Drv bulb .. 4S.S 57.2 V/ei bull) . .. 47.2 -10.5 Way. prer. 24 hours „, 53.6 Min. prer. 24 hours .. 48.2 Mai. in Bun .. ••94 3 IT Min. on grass . . 46.4 Mai. during day .. Humidity pe* cent. ..88 55 Wind .. .. ~S.W. Calm. fresh. Oloud (0-10) .. ..10 0 Rain .. .. .. 0.70 in. O.Olin. 1934. 1933. Rainfall to date 23.85 in. 12.62 in. * In Other Centres Auckland—A strong gusty southwesterly wind blew yesterday. Several heavy showers fell early in the day, but the sky cleared somewhat toward evening. The barometer remained below normal, but rose slightly. Wellington—Light rain fell until about 8.30 a.m. yesterday, but after that the clouds quickly lifted, and the rest of the day was fine, the afternoon being particularly bright and sunny. A light southerly wind prevailed. The temperature at 4 p.m. was 53.0 degrees, and the maximum reading for the day was 55.9 degrees. j Dunedin—The weather yesterday *"as fine and sunny, after two days of heavy rain. A light south-west breeze was blowing, and the maximum temperature was 55 degrees.

FORECAST (From readings taken at 4 p.m.) General Situation—The centre of the recent deep depression has moved eastwards, but another equally deep one is now located over south-eastern Australia and is advancing on to the Tasman Sea. Winds—Moderate to strong southwesterly to westerly, veering soon to north-westerlies, and increasing to gale force in places. Seas (New Zealand waters) —Rather rough to rough. Eastern Tasman Sea —Moderate but increasing west to north-west winds; rising seas. Weather—Fair to line at first in most districts, but becoming unsettled soon in districts with a westerly aspect, with rain again setting in, heavy falls being likely on the western portion of the South Island. Temperatures becoming milder. DOMINION REPORTS Station. Wind. Weather. Bar. Titer. Norfolk Island, S.S.W., moderate, overcast . . 29.97 63 Cope Maria van Diemcn, W., moderate, fairly clear, rough sea . . • ■ 29.70 C>2 Auckland. S.W.. strong, cloudy 29.61 59 East Cape, \V., moderate, clear, rough sea . . 29.33 03 Cape Egmont, W., moderate, cloudy, rough sea . . 29.62 56 Napier. S.W., strong, clear, moderate swell . . 29.42 61 Wanganui, W.N'.W.. gale, fairly clear, heavy sea . . 29.51 53 Farewell fc.it. W., strong, clear. 9>ugh sea . . 29.44 56 Stephen Island, W.S.W.. moderate, clear, rough sea . . 29.4S 55 Wellington, S., light, clear, moderate swell . . 29.43 53 Capo Campbell. S., moderate, I fairly clear, moderate swell . . . . 29.41 50 Westport. P.W., moderate, clear, moderate swell . . 29.37 55 Greymouth, X.W., light, fairly clear, considerable sea . . 29.50 55 N'ugget Point, N.E., moderate, clear, moderate swell . . 29.28 50 I'uysegur Point. N'.W.. fresh. cloudy, moderate swell . . 29.26 Chatham Islands. E.N". K., gale, passinj showers, high sea . . . . 29.29 r.n Sydney, W.N'.W., fresh, clotidv 29.12 h'J Hoburt. W.N'.W., fresh, ions; showers . . 29.70 r>:;