METEOROLOGICAL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20241, 29 April 1929, Page 9

METEOROLOGICAL.

TO-DAY'S WEATHER.

HERALD'S SPECIAL FORECAST.

Tho following weather forecast for 24 hours from 7 a.m. to-day was supplied to us by Mr. H. M. Vincent last evening:—Unsettled weather is indicated, generally, with intermittent heavy rain, particularly in Waikato districts. Scattered thunderstorms, accompanied by hail, arc expected in places near tho west coast, while snow is likely on tho higher levels in tho south. Much colder weather is indicated, conditions becoming wintry and very boisterous. Northerly winds, strong to gale and squally, backing by west to south, and followed by southerly to south-wes-terly gales over most of tho Dominion. Tho change to southerly winds is likely to be attended by very stormy weather, the Wellington Province being especially affected. Rough to heavy seas on the central and eastern Tasman Sea and around New Zealand coasts. Heavy seas shortly in Cook Strait and on tho west coast of both islands. Tho intense depression is now over the Dominion and barometric pressure is very low. A rapid increase in pressure is expected, as tho disturbaneo moves eastward. Barometer, midnight, falling .. 29.20irt. Midnight, Saturday .. .. 29.40 in.

GOVERNMENT REPORT. The Government meteorologist reported last evening as follows:—A very intense cyclone is centred west of Auckland and is moving south-eastward. Pressure is very high over south-eastern Australia. Indications uro for strong north-east to northerly winds to galo north of Capo Egmont and Napier, later backing to west and south-west. Elsewhere strong east to south-east winds to gale, veering southerly later. Seas becoming rough to heavy in Now Zealand waters generally. South-westerly winds in tho north-east Tasman Sea and southerly and southeasterly in tho south-east portion; strong to strong galo in force, with rough to high seas. Weather dull and stormy with much mist. General rain probable, with heavy falls and flooded rivers in many districts. Temperatures becoming colder. Snow on tho ranges of the South Island. RAINFALL RECORD. Fall in City (Heium> gauge): 2-1 hours ended midnight, April 27 . .13ln. 21 hours ended midnight, April 28. .29in. Total for April up to 9 a.m. on Saturday (Albert Park gauge) . . 4.01 in, Average rainfall for April . . . . 3.77 in. Average 12 months' Tainfall . . . 43.88 in. liainfall for year to date . . . . 11,62 in. SUN, MOON AND TIDES. 61111—Rises. G. 27 a.m.: sets. 5.9 p.m. Moon —Last quarter, Thursday, 12.55 p.m.; new. May 9. 5.37 p.m. High Water— a.m. p.m. Auckland .. . 10.40 11.9 Manukau Heads . . 1.4 1.15 Onohunga Wharf .. 2.4 2.15