WEATHER REPORT

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21792, 26 May 1936, Page 17

WEATHER REPORT

OFFICIAL FORECASTS [THE PRESS Special Service.] WELLINGTON, May 25. The Dominion Observatory’s weather forecast for Canterbury and Marlborough, issued at 5 p.m„ and dealing with the 24 hours following the time of issue, is as follows: —

Light to moderate southerly winds. Weather mainly fair to fine, but cloudy at times on the coast, with possibly some isolated light showers or misty rain. Temperatures cold, with some sharp frosts. Seas moderate, with a considerable southerly swell.

The following is the Dominion forecast: —

Some scattered rains in the northern half of the North Island, with some heavy falls in the far north. Light showers probable also at isolated places on the east coast south of East Cape. Otherwise fair to fine and cold. An intense anticyclone is centred east of Tasmania and extends on to New Zealand; but pressure is low to the southeast, and a series of depressions continues to pass to the north of the Dominion.

Winds—Southerly to south-easterly: moderate mainly, but freshening at times about and north of Cook Strait, and reaching gale force at places in the northern and north-eastern portions of the North Island. Seas (New Zealand waters)— High on the east coast of the Auckland Peninsula, and rough elsewhere north of East Cape, and also offshore north of Cape Egmont; elsewhere moderate, but with a considerable southerly swell south of East Cape. Eastern Tasman—Easterly to south-easterly winds, strong in the northen portion with rough seas: rrtoderate in the southern portion with moderate seas.

CHRISTCHURCH WEATHER

Yesterday afternoon was fine and sunny in Christchurch, although it was cold in the shade. The latter part of the morning was also sunny. About 11 o’clock last evening a light drizzling rain set in from the south-west. At 1 o’clock this morning, the weather was cloudy and rain was falling. The wind was from the south-west. The temperature was 47 degrees. The barometer, rising slowly, registered 30.25 inches. Meteorological observe..ons taken at the Magnetic Observatory, Christchurch, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on May 25: 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Barometer .. .. 30.195 30.154 Rising Rising slowly. Thermometer — Dry bulb .. 41.0 52.3 Wet bulb .. 40.9 48.2 Mav. prev. 24 hours 53.1 Min. prev. 24 hours 33.2 Max. in sun 94 95 Min. on grass .. 30.0 Max. during day .. ■— 53.5 Humidity per cent. .. 99 72 Wind .. W.S.W.. S.W., light, light. Cloud (0-10) .. ..9 2 Rain .. .. nil. nil. 1936. 1935. Rainf all to date .. 18.42 in S.llin Observations taken up to 1 a.m. on May 26 at “The Press” Office: — 9 p.m. 1 a.m. Barometer .. 30.22 30.25 rising Thermometer 4t Max. for 24 hours ended 9 p.m. .. .. 53.5 Mih. for 24 hours ended 9 p.m. .. 34 Rainfall for 24 hours ended 1 a.m. .. .03in Rainfall for May, 1936 1.44 in Rainfall for May, 1935 3,75111 Rainfall for May, 1934 6.93 in Sunshine recorded on "The Press” recorder yesterday—Before noon, 2 hours; after noon, 3 hours 40 minutes. Total, 5 hours 40 minutes. Total for year to date. 721 hours '35 minutes. Total for corresponding period last year, 800 hours 45 minutes. Total for corresponding period 1934, 777 hours 30 minutes. IN OTHER PLACES Auckland—Yesterday there was fine weather, with a moderate south-east wind. The barometer was steady at 30.00 m all day. Wellington—There was a fog over the city in the early morning, and the weather was rather cloudy. In the afternoon the sun shone; but a cold south-easterly breeze blew. The minimum temperature on Sunday night was 39.1 degrees; the mr ;mum yesterday was 53.1 degrees. Dunedin —There was a slight breeze from the south-west yesterday, and the sky was overcast. The weather generally was mild, the minimum temperature being 49 degrees and the maximum 56 degrees. OFFICIAL REPORTS

Station. Wind. Weather. Bar. Ther. Norfolk Island, E., light, cloudy 29.70 69 Cape Maria van Diemen, E.N.E., high wind, fairly clear, moderate swell .. 29.90 60 Auckland, S.E.. light, clear .. 30.03 61 East Cape, fresh, hazy, rough sea .. ■ 30.06 55 Gisborne, S.. light, fairly clear, smooth sea .. 30.11 60 Chateau Tongariro, calm, clear 29.90 60 Cape Egmont, S.S.E., fresh, clear, rough sea .. 29.P 54 Napier, E., light, clear, slight swell .. 30.15 55 Wanganui, S,, light, clear, smooth sea .. 30.11 54 Farewell Spit, ”., light, clear, calm .. 30.09 58 Stephen Island, S.E., fresh, clear, moderate swell .. 30.11 50 Wellington, S.S.E., light. clear, moderate swell 30.14 51 Cape Campbell, S.S.E., moderate, clear, slight swell .. 30.15 53 Westport, S.E., light, clear, slight swell .. 30.10 53 Greymouth, N., light, clear, moderate swell .. 30.09 53 A k a r o a Lighthouse, W.S.W., light, fairly clear, moderate swell 30.16 48 Nugget Point, W.S.W., fresh, drizzle, rough sea .. 30.17 45 Bluff, S.W., light, passing showers, smooth sea .. 30.16 50 Puysegur Point, S.S.E., light, passing showers, slight swell .. 30.23 48 Chatham Islands, S.W., high wind, fairly clear, high swell 29.86 50 Sydney, S., moderate, passing showers .. 30.24 60 Hobart, N., light, clear .. 30.36 57 SUN, MOON, TIDES Sun—To-day: Rises, 7.16 a.m.; sets, 4.36 p.m. To-morrow: Rises, 7.17 a.m.; sets, 4.35 p.m Phases for the Month Full moon—May 7, 2.31 a.m. Last quarter—May 14. 5.42 p.m. New moon—May 21, 8.5 a.m. First quarter—May 28, 2.16 p.m. High Tide ■ at Ly ttelton—To-day, 8.28 a.m., 8.54 p.m.; to-morrow, 9.20 a.m., 9.41 p.m.