METEOROLOGICAL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18679, 8 April 1924, Page 5

METEOROLOGICAL.

TO-DAY'S FORECAST. i - . GOVERNMENT REPORT. The Government meteorologist reported last night as follows: —Present indications are for strong easterly to northerly winds northward of Farewell Spit and Kaikoura, and variable breezes, with south-easterlies prevailing, and backing to northerlies shortly elsewhere. Weather cool and changeable generally, with heavy showers probably in the northern and East Coast districts. Barometer rising in the north and falling soon m the south. HERALD SPECIAL FORECAST. The following weather forecast for 24 hours from 7 a.m. to-day was supplied to us by Mr. H. M. "Vincent last evening —Further unsettled weather, with additional heavy rain, is indicated, par ticularlv in northern and East Coast districts, though some improvement of a temporary nature should take place shortly. Easterly to south-easterly winds, moderate to strong, freshening, and squally at times. Seas rough and increasing on East Coast. Little change has taken place in the distribution of atmospheric pressure, though the high barometric pressure system over the Dominion has intensified, especially in the south. Another cyclonic storm centre is operating on the Tasman Sea. Barometer, midnight, 30.40.in.; rising. RAINFALL RECORD. Fall in City for '24 hours ended midnight, yesterday (Herald gauge) . I.63irt. Total for month, up to 9 a.m. yesterday (Albert ParK gauge) , . . 8.11 in. Average rainfall for April .. . . 3.30 in. Rainfall to date this year .. # . . 20.36 in. YESTERDAY'S WEATHER. The following official report was issued at 4 p.m. yesterday:— Station. Wind. Weather. Bar. Ther. Cape Maria. E., light, overcast . . 30.02 72 Russell, E., light, showery . . 30.16 72 Manukau Heads, S.E., fresh, rain 30.14 53 Auckland, S.E., fresh, rain . . 30.16 66 Tauranga, S., light, overcast . . 30.24 G7 East Cape, S., fresh, rain . . 30.34 66 Gisborne, S.E., light, overcast . . 30.33 48 Port Ahuriri, S.E., fr., drizzle . . 30.43 59 Castlepoint, S.W., Dr., overcast . . — 56 Wellington, S. breeze, gloomy . . 30.47 57 New Plymouth, S.W., br., fair . . 30.29 66 Cape Egniont S.E., fresh, cloudy 30.29 67 Wanganui, S.E., fresh, fair . . 30.34 63 Farewell Spit, E., fresh, fair . . 30.35 62 Cape Foulwind, S.W., light, fine . 30.30 67 Greymouth, E., breeze, fine . . 30.27 70 Stephen Is., S.E.. gale, cloudy . 30.40 53 Cape Campbell, S.E., fresh, cloudy 30.50 59 Kaikoura. E., light, fair . . . . 30.49 62 Akaroa Light., S.W., It., overcast 30.48 59 Pt. Chalmers, N., light, overcast — 61 Nuggets. S., light, cloudy <. — 59 Bluff, E., breoae, cloudy . . . . 30.41 56 PACIFIC ISLANDS WEATHER. The following official report was compiled and broadcasted from Apia at 8 p.m. yesterday :— Stn. Wind. Wth. Bar. Th. Suva, N.N.E.. light, fine . . 29.77 87 Norfolk Island, calm, fine, cloudy 29.97 77 Vila. S.E., fresh, cloudy , . . . 29. 83 Apia, fine and clear .. .. £9.75 75 Papeete. N.R.. light, fine . .. 23.80 81 Rarotonga, N.E., light, fine ». 30.03 87 Nukualofa, E., light, fine .. 29.85 73 SUN, MOON AND TIDES. Sunßises, 6.11 a.m.; sets, 5.35 p.m. Moon—First quarter, Saturday. 10.42 p.m.; full, April 20, 1.41 a.m. High Water— a.m. p.m. Auckland . . 0-33 9.53 Manukau Heads . . 11.32 13.52 Onehunga Wharf .. 12.33 12.52