METEOROLOGICAL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22197, 26 August 1935, Page 6

METEOROLOGICAL

MAINLY FAIR TO FINE STRONG WINDS IN THE SOUTH The weather report and forecast for New Zealand, issued last evening bv the Government meteorologist, was as follows:—An anti-cyclone still extends over the Tasman Sea on to New Zea. land. Pressure is low to the east and a slight depression is passing in the south to-day. The forecast is for southerly winds predominating, mainly mod" crate in force but strong at places in the far south and along the east coast, Later winds becoming more variable' Seas in New Zealand waters, rather rough in Foveaux Strait, considerable southerly swell at first south of Castle, point, otherwise smooth to moderate" Eastern Tasman Sea, moderate south! erly winds, moderate seas. The weather for the most part is likely to be fai r to fine, but some showers in the far kgi;tii and at isolated places in Westland. Cold temperatures with sharp j n . land frosts to-night and some morning fogs. SPECIAL AUCKLAND FORECAST COLD NIGHT TEMPERATURES The Government meteorologist issued to the Herald last evening the following special forecast for the Auckland Prov: nee:—Light to moderate southerly winds. The weather is likely to be fair to fine, with cold night temperatures Seas smooth to moderate. WEEK-END WEATHER ! Auckland.—There was a continuation of fine weather and a moderate southi south-west wind during the week-end" but the conditions were changeable. On Saturday the weather was cloudy "and threatening but yesterday there were | intervals of sunshine and earlv i n the evening very light rain was experienced for a short period. The barometer was steady at -30.10 in, after mid-day on Saturday. The thermometer registered ! oodeg. at 4 p.m. yesterday.. Barometer, midnight, steady .. 30151n Midnight, Saturday .. .. 30.15in' t Wellington.—Saturday was find with a fresh north-westerly wind. In the evening the wind turned strongly to the south and the sky clouded over* but nj rain fell. The maximum temperature ! was 57.8deg. and the minimum 46.0deg By Sunday morning the wind had dropped and a fine day followed with a cool southerly breeze. The maximum j temperature was 48.2dcg. and the mini--1 mum 40.0deg. Christchurch. —The weather was fine | and for the most' part sunny in Christj church over the week-end. A boisterous i south-westerly wind blew all Saturday and Saturday night and did not die down until late yesterday. The afternoon was calm. The barometer was unsteady and read 30.08 in. at 5 o'clock last evening. Dunedin.—A strong south-westerly gale prevailed on Saturday. The wind at times blew with hurricane force. Conditions generally were unsettled with occasional showers and periods of sunshine. The maximum temperature was 47deg. Yesterday was fine and j sunny and there was a light southj westerly breeze. The maximum tern- | perature was oldeg. The barometer was | falling. The following official report was j issued at 4 p.m. yesterday:— i Station Wind Weather Bar. Ther. j Cape Maria, S., mod. br., p. cldy. 30.27 54 Auckland, S.W., Ken. br.. p. cldy. 3(1.19 55 East Cape, S., Ken. breeze, clear 30.14 43 Cape Egmont, W., pen. br.. cloudy 30.14 43 ! Napier, S., gen. breeze, clear .. : Farewell Spit. W , fr. breeze, clear 30.11 50 1 Wellington, calm, p. cloudy .. 30.13 44 C. Campbell. S., si. br„ p. cMy. SO.U 46 Greymoutli, S.W., moderate breeze 30.15 « ! Akn'roa Lighthouse, calm, gloomy 30.03 41 Puysepur Pt., N.W., str. br., shry. 30.02 45 Awarua, W., fr. breeze, cloudy .. 30.04 47 Chatham If.. S.W.. h. wind, rainy 2D.6S 33 Sydney, E.N.E.. mod. br., clear 3u.'2i 63 Hobart, S.E., It. air, p. cloudy 30.30 o3 RAINFALL RECORD Fall in City (Herald gauge): 24 . hours ended midnight, August 24 .00 n. 24 hours ended midnight, August 25 .00111, Total for August up to 9 a.m. Saturday (Albert Park gauge) .. 3,68 in. Average rainfall for August . • <•»(»' Record rainfall for August (1870) 10.56 in. Rainfall for year to date . . • • Average annual rainfall.- 79 years *4, MM. SUN, MOON AND TIDES Sun—Rises 6.22 a.m ; sets. 5.25 p.m. Moon—Xew, Thursday, 12.30 p.m.! fint quarter, September 6, 1.56 p.m. High Water- a.m. P.m. Auckland • • • • 4.25 0.2 Manukau Heads . . 7.0 7.37 Oneliunga Wharf . . 8.0 8.37