THE WEATHER

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23333, 27 October 1937, Page 14

THE WEATHER

OFFICIAL FORECAST CHANGEABLE AND SQUALLY The following is the official weather fftf* APRS l ****"" ** A shallow depression is passing eastward off the northern portion of the North Island, and another and rather intense one is crossing the South Island. An intense anti-cyclone is advancing from south-eastern Australia on to the Tasman Sea. Indications are for:— • Winds.— North-westerly to northerly at first about Cook Strait, otherwise south-westerly prevailing r moderate to strong generally, and reaching gale force at some exposed positions. Seas.—New Zealand waters: Rather rough to rough at times in most places Eastern Tasman Sea: South-west to southerly winds, moderate in the northern portion, with moderate seas, and strong to gale force in parts of the southern portion, with rather rough to rough seas. Weather.—Changeable and rather squally, with showers in most tncts; temperatures cold, and hail probable in parte of coastal areas of the South Island, and snow on some of the ranges. • WEATHER IN DUNEDIN The weather yesterday was calm and dull, and heavy rain fell early in the afternoon. The maximum temperature was 53 degrees, but for the greater uart of the day conditions were cold. The barometer fell to 29.71 inches, but rose sharply to 29.95 by midnight. The following observations, were taken on the self-recording instruments at the Otago Daily Times Office, Dunedin, up to midnight on Tuesday, October 28:— Barometer 8a m. Noon. 6 p.m. Midnight 29.80 29.71 29.80 29.95 Thermometer 51 51 47 47

Maximum temperature for 24 hours ended 6 p.m. yesterday—s3deg. Minimum temperature for 24 hours ended 6 p.m. yesterday-40deg Average maximum temperature for September—ssdeg. Average minimum temperature for September—42deg. Average maximum temperature for week ended October 2—sßdeg. For week ended October 9-63 deg. For week ended October 16-57 deg. For week ended October 23-60 deg. Rainfall for 24 hours ended midnight y Ratalalllor week ended October 24in For week ended October 9— Nil. For week ended October 16—. Olin. For week ended October 23--. loin. Rainfall for 1932-29.83 in; for 93329.04 in; for 1934—29.28 in; for 193527.13 in; for 1936-36.57 in. Rainfall for Jap^T 3 - 1 February—6.l9in; for for April-4.64in; for May, 3 35m; for June-2.56in; for July-1.38m; for August—l.6lin; for September.—l.?sm. Rainfall for 1937 to date—2s.lsm. Sunshine for week ended October 2 —29 hr 55min; for week ended October 9—6ohr 55min; for week ended October 16—58 hr 50min; for week ended October 23—37 hr 05min. Sunshine for January-208hr 30min; for February—ll9hr 30min; for March -129 hr; for April-103hr 13min; for May—B7hr lOmin; for June—7shr; for j u ly_H4hr 15min; for August—B2hr; for September—Bhr 55min. Sunshine for 1932-17051 hr: for 1933 —ll7sihr; for 1934—1556 hr; for 1935 1867 hr 6min: for 1936-1591 hr 38min. Sunshine for 24 hours erlded midnight yesterday—Before noon, 50mm; after noon, nil. Total, 50min. IN OTHER CENTRES (Special to Daily Times) AUCKLAND. Oct. 26. - Fine and generally sunny weather, with a fresh wind from the southwest was experienced during the day. The maximum temperature was 68 degrees. The barometer rose steeply from early morning, the reading at 5 p.m. being 29.80 inches. WELLINGTON, Oct. 26. The weather was fine and sunny today, with a moderate fresh northerly Wind " CHRISTCHURCH, Oct. 26. The weather was fine, but for the most part cloudy to-day. The maximum temperature was 59.5 degrees. A fresh north-east breeze blew until 5 p.m., when it backed to the northwest. At 6 p.m. the wind changed again to a blustering south-westerly, and the sky became threatening. The barometer dropped steadily to 29.65 inches at 5 p.m., and then began to rise sharply. WEATHER REPORT (Per United Press Association) WELLINGTON, Oct. 26. The following was the official weather

report at 4 p.m. to-day:— Bar. Ther Norfolk Island—S., fresh br.. detached cloud, moderate 30.12 69 Cape Maria— S., mod. br., detached cloud, moderate seas 29.96 66 Auckland—S.E.. slight br , blue 29.88 67 East Cape—E.S.E., mod. br., overcast, passing showers, rough seas 29.84 56 Gisborne—S.E., gentle br., overcast, misty, rain, slight 29.93 54 Chateau Tongariro (9 a.m.)— E., mod. br., blue sky — — Cape Egmont—S., fresh br., blue sky, rough seas .. .. 29.94 59 Napier—N.E., gentle br., detached cloud, moderate seas 29.84 60 Wanganul—S.W., slight br., cloudy, hazy, smooth seas .. 29.91 65

Farewell Spit—W.N.W., strong br., detached cloud, rough 29.87 5S Stephen Island-W.N.W.. fresh br., cloudy, slight seas .. 29.89 57 Wellington—N.W., fresh br., tut cloudy, moderate seas 29.82 00 Cape Campbell—N.. gale, 29.73 67 cloudy, rough seas Westport —W., mod. br., cloudy, slight seas ... .. 29.89 56 Greymouth—N.W,, slight br., overcast, slight swell .. 29.92 58 Akaroa Llght-N.W., gentle br., 29.68 58 49 cloudy, slight seas .. .. N ugget y Point-W.S.W.. fresh br., overcast, rain in sight or 29.70 Bluff—W., fresh br., detached cloud, moderate seas .. .. 29.75 57 Puysegur Point—W.S.W., fresh br., detached cloud, passing 29.83 111 showers, rough seas • • •• DO Chatham Islands—E., mod. br.. 52 cloudy, slight seas .... 30X13 Sydney-S.E.. slight br„ 30.12 67 gentle" brV, cloudy 30.18 «5