WEATHER REPORT

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21826, 4 July 1936, Page 19

WEATHER REPORT

OFFICIAL FORECASTS S ITHZ PBBU Serftw.] WELLINGTON, July 3. The Dominion Observatory’s weather forecast far Canterbury and Marlborough, issued at' 5 p.m., and dealing with the 24 hours following the time of issue, is as follows: — Strong south-west to westerly winds, shortly more southerly, and rising at times to gale force, but decreasing to-mor-row. Weather cold and changeable, with passing showers at times and some nail, but gradually improving to-morrow. Seas rough to high. The following* is the Dominion forecast;— Weather cold, changeable and squally generally, with passing showers and in places hail; snow on some of the ranges; conditions improving gradually from tomorrow. A sharp depression is passing rapidly eastwards off the Dominion, and a secondary depression is now on to southern districts. An anti-cyclone is following it across the Tasman Sea. Winds—Westerly to north-westerly at first in. the southern half of the South Island; otherwise south-westerly to southerly prevailing, strong generally and of gale force at places, but gradually moderating. Seas (New Zealand waters)— Rough to high. Eastern Tasman—Southwesterly to southerly winds, of strong to gale force, but decreasing to-mor-row; seas rough to high. CHRISTCHURCH WEATHER The first southerly storm for some days struck Christchurch early yesterday morning. At first the weather was not very cold, but later it became very chilly, although the afternoon was sunny There was a light fog in the evening, which later was clear and cold. At 1 o’clock this morning the weather was cloudy, witha breeze from the south-west. The temperature was 38 degrees. The barometer, falling slowly, registered 29.80 inches. Meteorological observations taken at the Magnetic Observatory, Christchurch, at 9 a.m., and 3.30 p.m. on July 3: ~ 9 a.m. 3.30 p.m. Barometer .. 29.603 29.757 rising rising, rapidly. Thermometer— Dry bulb .. ■ • 41.1 45.0 Wet bulb ■ • • • 39.8 39.0 Max. prev. 24 hours 48.2 Min. prev. 24 hours 33.2 Max. in sun • • oa Min. on grass •• 2 yu “ Max. during day .. Humidity per cent. .. °° 9?,,, Wind •• •• s - w * fe .W. v. strong, strong. Cloud (0-10) .. •• 1° A, Rain .. •• °- 40 001 uam 1936. 1935. Rainfall to date .. 19-71 1160 Observations taken up to 1 a.m. on July 4. at “The Press” Office:— 9 p.m. 1 a.m. Barometer .. • • 29.82 29.80 falling. Thermometer .. .. 40 38 Max. for 24 hours ended 9 p.m 45 8 Min. for 24 hours ended 9 p.m. • • • • t Rainfall for 24 hours ended 1 a.m. • • - 4 “ Rainfall for July, 1936 -46 Rainfall for July, 1935 .. -Of Rainfall for July, 1934 ~ 0.28 m Sunshine recorded on “The Press’’ recorder yesterday—Before noon, 1 hour 10 minutes; after noon, 4 hours. Total v hours 10 minutes. Total for year to date, 888 hours 30 minutes. Total for corresponding period last vear 900 hours 15 mintues. Total lor corresponding period 1934, 900 hours 50 minutes. IN OTHER PLACES Auckland— Yesterday the weather was cold and wintry. A strong southwest wind blew in squalls, which at times reached gale force, * re " quent heavy showers fell. The barometer fell .25 inches during the morning and then remained steady at 29.75 inches until the evening, when a slight rise was recorded. Wellington—A southerly wind came up this morning and blew with gale force for most of the day, hard gusts being at the rate of 63 miles an hour at 11.15 a.m. There was very cold and squally weather, heavy showers and at times hail falling during the morning. The weather improved somewhat during the afternoon, the sun shining for part of the time, and only occasional showers falling. The minimum temperature during Thursday night was 45.0 degrees, and the maximum yesterday was 49.6 degrees. Dunedin —There was a light coating of snow on the hills surrounding the city yesterday morning, and the weather was cold throughout the day, though the sun shone brightly. There was a cold south-westerly breeze. The barometer rose to 29.75 inches. OFFICIAL REPORTS Station. Wind. Weather. Bar. Then Norfolk Island, S.W., mod.erate, fairly clear .. 30.18 t>7 Cape Maria van Diemen, S.W., gale, rain, rough sea .. 30.01 56 Auckland, S.W.. moderate, passing showers .. 29.79 53 East Cape, N„ fresh, fairly clear, slight swell .. 29.49 53 Gisborne, N.W., moderate, cloudy, smooth sea .. 29.47 52 Chateau Tongariro, W., light, snow .. 29.55 31 New Plymouth, S.W., gale, overcast, rough sea .. 29.70 52 Napier, S.W., moderate, passing showers, slight swell ■. • ■ 29.53 40 Wanganui, W., gale, passing showers, very rough swell .. 29,70 46 Farewell Spit, S.W., light, • clear, moderate swell 29.66 50 Stephen Island, S.W., moderate, clear, slight swell • • 29.70 49 Wellington, S.S.W., fresh, overcast, high swell .. 29.71 44 Cape Campbell, S.S.W., high wind, fairly clear, very rough swell .. 29.71 48 Westport', S.W., fresh, fairly clear, rough sea 29.75 52 Greymouth, S.W., moderate, fairly clear, high swell . • ■ • 29.74 54 Akaroa Lighthouse, S.S.W., fresh, fairly clear, very rough sea .. 29.81 43 Nugget Point, N.W., mod- ■ erate, cloudy, rough sea .. 29.68 40 Bluff, W., high wind, rain, high swell .. 29.69 43 Puysegur Point. N.W., high, wind, passing showers, rough sea .. 29.83 47 Chatham Islands, E., light, fairly clear, moderate swell • • 29.41 45 Sydney. N.N.W., light, overcast . - oO.lz 50 Hobart, E.N.E., light, clear 30.21 51