METEOROLOGICAL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22401, 23 April 1936, Page 6

METEOROLOGICAL

STORMY WEATHER GALES AND RAIN PROBABLE The -weather report and forecast for New Zealand, issued last evening by the Government meteorologist, were as follows:—The meteorological situation is still dominated hy a series of westerly depressions, a very intense one crossing the Dominion co-day. An extensive anti-cyclone covers Australia, with its centre still over the Great Australian Bight. The indications are for north-wssterly to westerly winds, strong to gale, and of strong gale force in places in the central districts, -backing to south-westerly shortly in the far south, and south-westerly or southerly winds extending over the Dominion within about 24 hours. Seas in New Zealand waters rough to high on the West Coast, rough about Cook and Foveaux Straits, elsewhere moderate in coastal waters but rough offshore. Eastern Tasman Sea: Westerly winds, strong to gale, backing to equally strong south-westerlies; seas rough to high. The weather is likely to be squally and changeable, with intermittent rain, heavy in places in districts with a westerly aspect, and scattered rain elsewhere, but more general rain accompanying the southerly change in eastern areas. Temperatures will become colder to-morrow, with some snow on the ranges and hail on parts of the coast. SPECIAL AUCKLAND FORECAST SQUALLY AND CHANGEABLE The Government meteorologist issued to the Herald last evening the following special forecast for the Auckland Province: —Strong westerly winds, of gale force at places, backing to southwesterly to-morrow. The weather is likely to be squally and changeable, with rain at times, and becoming colder to-morrow. Seas will be rough to high on the West Coast and rough off the East Coast. YESTERDAY'S WEATHER Auckland.—Cloudy and unsettled conditions and a moderate north-westerly wind prevailed early yesterday morning, but toward mid-day the weather cleared and was afterward fine. The temperature at 4 p.m. was 68 degrees: The barometer was unsteady until midday, but afterward it was rising slowly. Barometer, midnight, rising .. 29.80 in. Midnight, Tuesday . . .. 29.75 in. Wellington.—A north-westerly wind blew throughout the day, reaching gale force with gusts up to 60 miles an hoar in the afternoon. There were occasional light showers in the morning, but it was sunny most of the day. The minimum temperature on Tuesday night was 52.9 degrees "and the maximum yesterday 60.5 degrees. Christchurch. —The day was fine but cloudy except for some sunshine late in the afternoon. A fresh north-west breeze blew all day. The maximum temperature was 65.2 degrees. The barometer, after falling to 29.22 in. in the morning, rose to 29.55 in. last^night. Dunedin.—After a dull morning the sun shone for the greater part of the afternoon, and the maximum temperature rose to 68 degrees. There was a fresh breeze from the north-west. The barometer fell sharply overnight, but was rising again last night. The following official report was issued at 4 p.m. yesterday:— Station Wind "Weather Bar. Ther. Norfolk Is., W.N.W., si. br., clear 59.92 76 Cape Maria, N.W., m. br., p. cl'dy 29.86 67 Auckland, W.N.W., g. br., p. cl'dy 29.84 68 East Cape, W.N.W., st. b., p. c'dy 29.97 67 Gisborne, N.W., gen. br.. clear 29.74 73 Chateau, N., si. breeze, overcast 29.75 48 Napier, N.W., fresh breeze, clear 23.73 71 Wanganui, W., mod. br., p. cloudy 29.76 .69 Farewell Spit, N.W., mod. br., partly cloudy 29.65 63 Stephen's Is. N.W., gale, p. cl'dy 29.69 57 Wellington, N.W., gale, squally 29.5S 59 C. Campbell. N.W., st. b., p. c'dy 29.46 60 Westport, N.E., m. br., showery 29.59 57 Greymouth, N., str. br., overcast 29.53 56 Akaroa Lt., N., si. br., cloudy 29.33 63 Nugget Pt., W.N.W., h. w., sh'ry 29.27 48 Chatham Is., N., h. w., p. cl'dy 29.77 62 Sydney, S., fresh breeze, showery 29.89 61 Hobart, S.S.W., gen. br.. sh'ry 30.C3 53 RAINFALL RECORD Fall in City (Herald gauge): 24 hours ended midnight, April 22 .. .001(1. Total for April up to 9 a.m. yesterday (Albert Park gauge) .. Average rainfall for April . . .. 3.56 in. Record rainfall for April (1924) .. 11.551 ft. Rainfall for year to date .. 19.371n, Average annual rainfall (SO years) 44.58111. SUN, MOON AND TIDES Sun—Rises, 6.52 a.m.: seta, 5.46 P.m. Moon—First quarter, April 28, 10.46 p.ot full. May 7. 2.31 a.m. - High Water— a.m. p.m. Auckland . . .. 8.33 9.4 Manukau Heads .. 11.8 11-39 Onehunga Wharf ..