METEOROLOGICAL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23201, 22 November 1938, Page 6

METEOROLOGICAL

WINDS OF GALE FORCE RAIN IN MOST DISTRICTS J'Jie weather report and forecast f ' New Zealand issued by the GovernmeJl meteorologist last evening were as fnl lows:—Pressure remains relatively jjUu tn the Norfolk Island region, but very low to the east and south.' A seri of westerly depressions continues . move across the southern Tasman Sea The forecast is for winds north-west and south-west, strong g e „i orally, and reaching gate oriitrong force at times, more especially about and north of Cook Strait. Seas very" rough at times on the west coast anl 1 about Cook and Foveaux Straits, rough off shore on the east coast of the North Island, and moderate on the east coast of the South Island. Eastern Tasman Sea; Westerly winds, strong to gajj ? force, with rough seas. The .weather is likely to be changeable aucf boisterotis, with rain at times in most districts, but more especially in western and southern areas of the South Island Temperatures mild to warm in the north, cold in the south. SPECIAL AUCKLAND FORECAST OCCASIONAL SHOWERS The Government meteorologist issued to the Herald last evening the follow ing special forecast, for the Auckland Province:—Strong and squally westerly winds, reaching gale force "at times The weather is likely to be cloudy and changeable, with occasional shotreri Temperatures mild. Seas very rough on the west coast, rough off shore on the east coast. YESTERDAY'S WEATHER Auckland.—Dull weather was expert ' cnced, showers falling in the afternoon and evening. The wind during the dav was moderate to fresh from the southwest and was strong from the west last night. The maximum temperature was 69 degrees and the minimum 58 deagrees. Barometric pressure was low and steady. Barometer, midnight, steady .. 29,65 in Midnight, Sunday .. 29.80 in! Wellington—A strong and squally north-west wind reached gale force in the afternoon, occasional gusts of more than 60 miles an hour being recorded. The morning was fine and sunny, but in the afternoon the sky was overcast. The maximum temperature was 67.5 degrees. At 3.30 p.m. the barometer read 29.185 in. Chris,tcliurch. —The . weather was line but fairly cloudy with a strong northeast breeze. The maximum temperature was 57.2 degrees. ' The barometer dropped sharply to 29.007 m. at o p.m. Dunedin.—Heavy rain fell throughout the day. Temperatures were cool, although there was no wind, the maximum being 47 degrees. The following official report was issued at 4: p.m. yesterday: Station Wind Weather Bar. Thu. Norfolk Is., S., gen. br.. p. cldy. 30.02 71 Cape .Maria, W„ str. br.. rainy . 29.63 6? Auckland, W.j fr. br.. o'cast .. 26.64 68 F-a'jt Cape, "W., mod. br.. o'cast . 29.33 68 Gisborne, N.W., fr. br.. o'cast . 29.28 -77 Chateau Tongariro, 9 a.m., S., mod. br., rainy .. New Plymouth, S.W., m. b., o'cast 29.56 84 Napier, W., gale. pt. cldy. .. 29.23 75 Wanganui,' W.N.W., gale, o'cast 29.41 6" Farewell Spit, S.W., fr. br., o'cast'29.4l 61' Stephen's Is., W-. h- w., cldy. . 29.33 58 Wellington, N.W., gale, squally 29.19 69 . C. Campbell, W.. gale. cldy. .. 29.03 69 "Westport. N.W.. si. br.. 1 o'cast . . "29.40 57 Greymouth, N.W.. m. br.. rainy . 29.34 57 Akaroa Lt., N., It. air, misty .. 29.03 5S Nugget Pt., S.W., It. air, rainy 29.02 41 Bluff. E., si. br.. rainyss .. 29.01 46 Puvsegur Pt., N.W., gale, rainy 28.99 54 Chatham Is., W.. h. wind, o'cast 29.03 ab Sjdney, W., si. br,. clear .. 29.80 83 : Hobart, S.E., mod. br.. ocast .. 29..3 ob RAINFALL RECORD Fall in City (Hebald gauge): 24 hours ended midnight. Nov. 21 . -Win. 1 Total for November up to 9 a.m. yesterday (Albert Park gauge) .. 2.72 B, ' Average rainfall for }.ovembei 3.23«. ! Record rainfall for November,(l9l6) 7.74 H. Eainfall for year to date .. • • ' Average annual nainfall (82 years) 44,57 in. SUN, MOON AND TIDES | Sun.—Rises, 4.59 a.m.; sets, 7.15 p.m. . Moon.—Last quarter, to-day, 4.20 ajn.; net. Tuesday, 12.15 p.m. High "Water — Sf." Auckland •• '-j* .iln Manukau Heads.. 10.01 10.19 Oneliunga •• H-01 11 v iy