WEATHER REPORT

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21812, 18 June 1936, Page 17

WEATHER REPORT

OFFICIAL FORECASTS (THE FBBBB SpSelal Swrict.] WELLINGTON, June 17. The Dominion Observatory’s weather forecast for Canterbury and Marlborough, issued at S pun, and dealing with the 24 hours following the time of issue, is as follows: Mainly moderate, but rather squally northerly to north-west-erly winds at And, changing tonight, however, to west or southwest Weather fine at first, bnt changeable later, and some scattered showers probable, more especially in western and southern parts. Seas moderate; temperatures cold. The following is the Dominion foreCaSt Weather fair at first In the eastern districts of the South Wand, and improving on the East Coast of the North Island; otherwise changeable, with scattered showers, especially in western areas. Some hail probable in the far south and south-west. Temperatures cold. A deep depression still lies to ttie east of the North Island, but its after-effects have been modified by a series of secondary depressions advancing across the South Tasman Sea, one of which Is now moving on to southern New Zealand. An anticyclone covers Anstralla and the north Tasman Sea. Winds—Strong but decreasing, south-westerly north of New Plymouth and Napier; elsewhere northwesterly to westerly, backing shortly again in places to south-westerly: moderate but increasing, especially about Cook Strait and Foveaux Strait. Seas (New Zealand waters) —Rough between Castlepoint and East Cape, but decreasing; rough also north of Cape Egmont and about Foveaux Strait; elsewhere moderate, but rising south of Cape Egmont. Eastern Tas-man-Moderate to strong west to south-west winds, with rather rough to rough seas. CHRISTCHURCH WEATHER Although there was sunshine for several hours, the temperature did not exceed 48 degrees in the city yesterday. There was a cold north-east wind all day. At 1 o’clock this morning, the weather was calm and clear. The barometer was steady at 29.63. Meteorological observations taken at the Magnetic Observatory, Christchurch, at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on June 17:— 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Barometer .. ~ 29.765 29.629 Falling Falling. I slowyy. ThermometerDry bulb .. .. 38.6 46.3 Wet bulb .. .. 37.8 43.4 Max. prev, 24 hours 48.0 Min. prev. 24 hours 32.2 Max. in sun ..61 90 Min. on grass .. 25.5 Max. during day ~ Humidity per cent .. 92 77 Wind .. N.E. E.N.E. light, fresh. Cloud (0-10) .. ..2 2 ‘ Rain .. .. nil nil « . - 1936. 1935. Rainfall to date .. 18.69 in 9.77 in

Observations taken up to 1 a.m, on June 18 at “The Press” Office:— 9 p.m. 1 a.m. Barometer .. .. 29.63 29.63 steady Thermometer .. .. 48 47 Max. for 24 hours ended 9 p.m. .. ..48 Min. for 24 hours ended 9 p.m. .. 32.2 Rainfall for 24 hours ended 1 a.m. nil Rainfall for June, 1936 .29in Rainfall for June, 1935 J.481n Rainfall for June, 1934 ,41in Sunshine recorded on “The Press” recorder yesterday—Before noon, 4 hours; after noon, 4 hours. Total, ’8 hours. Total for year to date 821 hours 50 minutes. Total for corresponding period last year, 879 hours 55 minutes. Total for corresponding period 1934, 848 hours 10 minutes. IN OTHER PLACES Auckland—Yesterday there was a fresh to strong south-west wind, with changeable weather. Light showers fell during the morning, but the sun shone in the afternoon. The barometer after rising all day, registered 29.85 inches last evening. Wellington—The weather in the early part of the morning was overcast, but it gradually cleared, and the afternoon was fine and sunny. A light southerly died away to a calm by 1.30 p.m. The maximum temperature was 48.1 degrees. Dunedin—Yesterday the weather was calm, with bright sunshine in the morning, after a severe frost in many parts of the city. The barometer fell sharply in the afternoon to 29.60 inches. OFFICIAL REPORTS Station. Wind. Weather. Bar. Ther. Norfolk Island, W., fresh, fairly clear .. 30.07 64 Cape Maria van Diemen, S.W., high wind cloudy, rough sea .. 29.95 58 Auckland, S.W., light, fairly clear .. .. 29.80 57 East Cape, S., fresh, _ cloudy, rough sea .. 29.59 54 Gisborne, S.W., fresh, passing showers, moderate swell .. .. 29.65 52 Chateau Tongariro, N„ light, clear .. Cape Egmont, S., light, clear, moderate swell 29.77 52 Napier, S, fresh, fairly clear, moderate swell 29.67 52 Wanganui, S.W., light. clear, moderate swell 29.80 52 Farewell Spit. S.W., light, clear, smooth sea .. 29.73 55 Stephen Island, W.N.W., light, clear, smooth , sea .. 29.78 49 Wellington, calm, clear, „ moderate swell .. 29.74 48 Cape Campbell, N., moderate, clear, rough sea 29.70 48 Westport. S.W., light, cloudy, slight swell .. 29.78 52 Greymouth, E., light, fairlv clear, "moderate swell .. .. .29.77 50 Akaroa Lighthouse. N., light, clear, moderate

swell .. 29.60 44 Nugget Point. N.. light, cloudy, moderate swell 29.51 40 Bluff. N.N.W.. light, clear, smooth sea .. 29.45 46 Puyseeur Point, N.W., gale, rain, rough sea .. 29.51 46 Chatham Islands, S.E., fresh, cloudy, rough „ sea ~ .. 29.53 50 Sydney, W.. light dear 30.27 57 Hobart, W.N.W., moderate, cloudy .. 30.09 54

SUN, MOON, TIDES

Sun—To-day: Rises. 7.31 a.m.; sets, 4.29 pJAi To-morrow; Rises. 7.32 a.m.; sets, 4.29 p.m. Phases for Month of June Full moon—June 5. 4.52 p.m. Last quarter—June 12, 11.35 p.m. New moon—June 19, 4.45 pm. First quarter—June 27, 8,53 am. High tide at Lyttelton—To-day, 2.17 - 2.48 >pm.; ’tomorrow, si -am.. 3.40 p,QU