METEOROLOGICAL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22117, 24 May 1935, Page 6

METEOROLOGICAL

WEATHER FAIR TO FINE SOME FROSTS INLAND The weather report and forecast for New Zealand, issued last evening by the Government meteorologist, was as follows: —A depression located off East €Jape is moving gradually eastwards. A shallow depression is advancing across the Tasman Sea, while an anti-cyclone covers the greater part of Australia. Indications are for southerly winds, still strong about and north of Cook Strait, and of gale force on parts of the East Coast, but decreasing. Elsewhere, moderate winds, veering to westerly in the southern half of th<> South island. Seas moderate south of Farewell Spit and Akaroa. Elsewhere rather rough to rough, but decreasing. In the eastern Tasman Sea moderate southerly winds, veering temporarily to westerlies in the southern portion. Seas moderate, with a considerable swell. Some scattered rain in east coast districts, mainlv between Castlepoint unci East Cape, but gradually improving. Elsewhere fair to fine. Co'ld temperatures, with inland frosts and some morning fogs.

SPECIAL AUCKLAND FORECAIJT AN IMPROVEMENT EXPECTED The Government meteorologist issued to the Herald last evening the following special forecast for the Auckland Province: —Moderate to strong southwesterly winds, decreasing to-morrow. Weather still changeable, with a few scattered showers, but improving. Temperatures cold. Seas rough on the west coast and rather rough on the east coast, but moderating. YESTERDAY'S WEATHER Auckland. —Heavy rain fell yesterday morning, but conditions improved later in the day. There was a fresh south-westerly wind. The baromtier rose rapidly after mid-day. Barometer, midnight, rising .. 29.901n. Midnight, Wednesday ... W.SOIn. Wellington.—Although there waii a slight improvement the weather was stul cold and mostly cloudy, a strong southerly wind being accompanied by occasional showers. The maximum temperature was 48 degrees. Christchurch. —The weather im more pleasant, but it was still showery at times. The maximum temperature wa? 50.5 degrees and there was a moderate south-westerly wind. last evening the barometer was rising slowly at 30.07 in. Dunedin. —The weather was cold und overcast and a light south-wesfcirly wind prevailed. The maximum temperature was 49 degrees. The barometer was fairly steady and registered 30in. last nighty The, following official report was issued at 4 p.m. sg»terday:

RAINFALL RECORD Fali >n City fHEHALD gauge): 24 hours ended midnight. May 23 .. .illin. Total for May up to .9 a.m., yester day (Albert Park gauge) .. s.3'Un. Average rainfall for May .. 4.WI»n. Record rainfall for May (1925) .. 13.711 in. Rainfall for year to date . .. 24.31HH. Average annual rainfall. 79 years 44.3!1in SUN, MOON AND TIDES Sun—Rises. 6.47 a.m.; eets. 4.47 p.m. Moon—Last quarter, to-morrow, 9.14 p.m.: new, June 1, 7.22 p.m. High Water- a.m. p.m. Auckland .. .. 11.16 11.46 Manukau Heads .. 1.34 1.51 Onehunga Wharf .. 2.34 2.51

Station Wind "Weather Bar. Ther. Norfolk: Ts„ S.S.W., mod. br., clear 30.03 66 Cape Maria, S.W., str. br., p. cl'dy 29.83 57 Auckland, S.W., fr. br., p. cloudy 29.72 58 East Cape, S.W., high wind, o'cast 29.50 57 Cape Egmont. 8.S.E., high wind. partly cloudy 29.76 49 Napier. S.W., fr. br., overcast 29.78 50 Wanganui, S., str. breeze, overcast 29.84 52 Farewell Spit, S.E., It. sir, clear 29.74 S3 Stephen's Is.. S.S.E., str. br., p. cloudy 29.87 50 Wellington S.E., str. br., o'cast 29.87 47 Cape Campbell, 8., high wind. partly cloudy .. 29.89 51 Westport. S.W., light air, clear 29.82 54 Greymouth, E., mod. br., clear 29.84 55 Akaroa Lt., S., gen. br.. overcast 29.95 46 Nugget Pt., S.W.. mod. br., o'cast 29.99 45 Puysegur Pt.. «S.E., gen br., cl'dy 30.03 « Chatham Is., E.S.E.. sit. br.. clear 29.65 44 Sydney, W., general breeze, clear 30.09 TO IJobart, S.S.E'.,. light air .. .. 30.21 13