WEATHER REPORT

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22109, 3 June 1937, Page 17

WEATHER REPORT

OFFICIAL FORECASTS [THE PRESS Special Service,] WELLINGTON, June 2. The weather forecast for Canterbury and Marlborough, issued at 5 p.m. by the Meteorological Office, Wellington, and dealing with the 24 hours following the time of issue, is as follows: Moderate to strong north-east to northerly winds, possibly reaching gale force in places, backing to sou.herliea during Thursday. Weather cloudy to overcast and rain probable, with seme heavy falls, and on the range-; snow. Temperatures mild at first, but colder lr,ter. Seas rough nonh of elsewhere moderate. The following is the Dominion forecast:—■ Weather cloudy to overcast and squally with general rain, heavy falls and some flooding being probable, more especially in the northern, central, and western areas; thunder in places. Temperatures m |]d, but later becoming cold, with some snow on the highest levels. A deep and extensive depression Is advancing on to the Dominion from the Tasman Sea. Winds—Moderate to strong northeasterly to northerly, reaching gale force at many places, backing to southerly shortly in northern and southern portions of the Dominion, and southerlies becoming general within the next 24 to 36 hours. Seas (New Zealand waters)— Rather rough to rough. Eastern Tasman Sea —Strong northerly winds to gales, backing to southerlies. Seas rough. CHRISTCHURCH WEATHER The weather in Christchurch yesterday was fine but cloudy, the sun shining intermittently in the afternoon. During the afternoon there was a fresh north-easterly wind. The maximum temperature was 58.1 degrees. At 1 o’clock this morning the sky was clear and a light north-east breeze was blowing. The temperature 47 degrees, and the barometer falling, registered 29.71 Inches. The following observations were taken at the Magnetic Observatory on June 2:— 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Barometer .. .. 29.806 29.617 Falling Falling slowly. Thermometer— Dry bulb ~ .. 45.5 56.8 Wet bulb .. .. 43.0 52.3 Max. prev. 24 hours 56.5 Min. prev. 24 hours 38.4 Max. in sun .. 75 78 Min. on grass .. 31.1 Max. during day .. Humidity' per cent. .. 80 72 Wind .. .. Calm E.N.E. ' fresh. Cloud (0-10) .. ..9 8 Rain .. .. nil nil 1937. 1936. Rainfall to date .. 10.69 in 18.51 in Observations taken up to 1 a.m. on June 3, at “The Press” Office:— 9 p.m. 1 a.m. Barometer .. .. 29.72 29.71 Falling Thermometer .. 48 47 Max. for 24 hours ended 9 p.m. .. 58.1 Min. for 24 hours ended 9 p.m. .. 38.4 Rainfall for 24 hours ended 1 a.m. .. Nil Rainfall for June, 1937 .. .04in Rainfall for June, 1936 .. o.4in Rainfall for June, 1935 .. Nil Sunshine recorded on “The Press” recorder:—Yesterday: Before noon, nil; after noon, 1 hour. Total, 1 hour, Total for year to date, 833 hours 25 minutes. Total for corresponding period last year, 762 hours 10 minutes. Total for corresponding period 1935, 827 hours 45 minutes. IN OTHER PLACES Auckland—A strong north-north-east wind, with misty rain and cooler temperatures, made conditions unpleasant throughout the day. The barometer fell steadily, and registered 29.95 inches at 5 p.m. Wellington—The weather was threatening yesterday, with a few light showers. Temperatures were mild. A moderate to strong north-west wind was blowing. Dunedin—The weather yesterday was mild. A light north-easterly breeze was blowing, m the late afternoon the theripometer reached 58 degrees, the highest maximum for* some time. The barometer fell sharply throughout the day, and registered 29.55 inches at 5 p.m.

SUN, MOON, TIDES Sun-To-day: Rises. 7,23 a.m.; sets. 4.32 To-morrow: Rises. 7.24 am.; sets. 4.31 P-m. Phases of Moon for June Last quarter —June 2, 4.54 p.m. New moon— June 9, 8.13 a. . First quarter—June 16, 6.33 am. & m t?d°e n "/t Un £ynVc 0 10 42 ” a.m.. 11.5 g.m.; to-morrow, 11.33 a.m.. 1 i .56 P.m.

OFFICIAL REPORTS Station. Wind, Weather. Bar. Ther. Norfolk Island, S.W., 29.96 71 strong, blue sky Cape Maria van Diemen, N., gale, raining, mod-, erate sea Auckland. N.E., fresh, raining • • , 29.86 29.97 63 62 East Cape, N.W., strong, overcast, rather rough sea • 30.12 60 Gisborne, N.E., light, over30.06 60 cast, smooth sea Chateau Tongariro, N.E., 57 strong, overcast — Napier, W.N.W., moderate, 29.98 61 overcast, smooth sea Wanganui, N., fresh, 29.88 60 cloudy, smooth sea -. Farewell Spit, N., high, 29.77 58 overcast, rough sea .. Stephen Island, N.N.E., high, raining, rough S6& 29.86 55 Cape Campbell, N.. strong. m fairly clear, rough sea _ Westport, N.E., high, raining, rough sea • • 29.78 56 29.71 57 Greymouth, N.N.W.. .gale, overcast, moderate swell • • 29.71 59 Akaroa Lighthouse, N.N.E., fresh, cloudy, moderate swell • • • ■ 29.62 63 Nugget Point, E.N.E., moderate. overcast, mod* ate swell 29.52 49 Bluff, N.E., gentle, overcast. smooth sea • • 29.40 34 Puvsegur Point, calm, overcast, slight swell gf.se 55 Chatham Islands, N.W., ■ fresh, overcast, modate swell .. . • • 30.21 52 Sydney. W., gentle, blue s w • » • • Hobart, S.W., gentle, show29.89 62 29.71 47 ery