METEOROLOGICAL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23431, 22 August 1939, Page 4

METEOROLOGICAL

RATHER UNSETTLED COOLER TEMPERATURES The weather report and forecast f or New Zealand issued by the. Government meteorologist last evening were as follows: — General Situation. —The situation is developing into one of the westerly type, one centre of low pressure being located west of the South Island, and another more important one over lasmania. Winds.—Becoming variable later i n the far south, but elsewhere moderate to strong north-westerlies to westerlies prevailing. . -j Seas. —New Zealand waters: A considerable but decreasing swell on the east coast of the South Island. Otherwise moderate, but rising soon on the west coast and about C'ook Strait. Eastern Tiismaii Sea: Strong westerly winds in the central portion, with rough seas but winds lighter both to the north anci to the south, with moderate but rising seas. Weather.—Unsettled in western districts and iu the far north and far south, with intermittent rain developing. Some heavy falls are likely in Westland, 'Otago and Southland, with occasional scattered light rain east of tlO ranges also. Temperatures somewhat cooler. SPECIAL AUCKLAND FORECAST CHANGEABLE AND SHOWERY The Government meteorologist issued to the H r.K.w.n last evening the following special forecast for the Auckland Province: —.Moderate to fresh west to south-west winds. The weather is likely to be changeable, with occasional showers, and sunny intervals. .Moderate temperatures. Seas slight to moderate on the east coast, rather, rough on the west coast. YESTERDAY'S WEATHER Auckland. —l'"og in the early morning was followed by showers. The afternoon was fine, and occasional rain was experienced at night. The wind wai generally westerly. l>oin« light to moderate in strength. The maximum temperature was ."j" degrees, and the minimum 46 degrees. Barometric pressure was fairly steady. Barometer, midnight 29.47 in. (998 miilibars). Midnight. Sunday 29.50 in. (998 millibar* Wellington. —The day was overcast and mild, with >light rain in the early morning. A light north-west breeze blew. The maximum temperature was 5(5.2 degrees. At 6 p.m. the barometer reading was 29.43 in. (5106.7 millibars). Christchureh. —The day was overcast and mild, with light rain and a fresh easterly breeze. The maximum temperature was 00.0 degrees. The barometer read 29.36 in. (991.3 millibars), at p.m. Dunedin. —Misty rain, accompanied by a light north-east breeze, prevailed. The maximum temperature was 49 degrees. The barometer reading was 29Join. (997.3 millibars). The following official report was issued at 4 p.m. yesterday:—te - station Wind Weathef^ ; :a ßar. Tbtt. Norfolk Is., N.W.. si. br./dtrady 1004 66 Cape Maria. W.X.W., mod. br„ shry. ttfifi 59 Auckland, W.S.W., mod. br., p. cldy. 997 5S East Cape. S.S.E.. mod. br.. rainy 1)95 51 Gisborne, E.. slight br.. showery SW7 18 Chateau Tongariro, !> a.m., E., .v moderate breeze, rainy .. Cape Egmont, X., mod. b., p. cldy. 995 55 Napier, calm, overcast .. .. 998 53 Wanganui. S.E., It. air, overcast 996 59 Farewell Spit, N.N.W., mod. br., cloudy . .. .. -. 996 55 Stephen Is., N.X.E.. gen. br., o'cast 997 52 Wellington, N.W., si. br., overcast 996. 51 Cape Campbell, calm, part cloudy 990 Si West port, E.N.E., mod. b.. p. cldy. 999 52 Greymouth, N.W., mod. br., thrtng. 994 5S Akaroa Lt., X.E., mod. br., o'cast 997 52 Nugget Pt., N.E., str. br., overcast 991 40 Bluff. X.. gentle breeze, overcast 990 54 Puysejrur Pt., S-, si. br.. drizzly 992 50 Chatham Is., noon, E.N.E.. moderate breeze, part cloudy .. 1000 50 Sydney X.. gentle breeze, overcast 994 61 Hobart, X.AY., slight breeze, rainy 954 44 RAINFALL RECORD Fall in City (Herald gauge): 24 hours ended midnight, August 21 Total for August up to 9 a.m. yesterday (Albert Park gauge) .. .. Average rainfall for August . .. 4.08 in. ■ Record rainfall for August- (1579) .. 10.56!n. Rainfall for year to date .. .. 28.Hin. Average annual rainfall (S3 years) . 44.811n. SUN, MOON AND TIDES Sun—Rises, 6.27 a.m.; sets, 5.21 p.m. Moon—First quarter, to-day, 5.51 a.m.; fill, August 30, 9.39 p.m. i High Water— a.m. p.m. Auckland . .. Manukau Heads .. 2.30 3.00 Onehunga . ... 3.30 4.00