THE WEATHER

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23807, 13 May 1939, Page 11

THE WEATHER

OFFICIAL FORECAST IMPROVED CONDITIONS PROBABLE The following is the official weather forecast: — An anti-cyclone still extends across the North Tasman Sea to beyond northern New Zealand, but pressure is relatively low in the south and a westerly type of weather persists. Indications are for:— Winds.—Moderate to strong, southwest to westerly winds, reaching gale force at times in some exposed positions, later turning north-westerly in places. Seas.—New Zealand waters: Rather rough to rough on the West Coast and about Cook and Foveaux Straits, elsewhere slight to moderate. -Eastern Tasman Sea: Moderate to strong, southwest to westerly winds: seas rather rough to rough. Weather.—Mainly fair in eastern districts, but cloudy to overcast in districts with a westerly aspect and in the far south, with occasional rain; temperatures moderate to mild. WEATHER IN DUNEDIN The weather in Dunedin yesterday was overcast and showery. The temperature was mild in the morning, but a freshening southerly breeze, accompanied by frequent drizzling showers, caused the thermometer to drop from its maximum of 62 degrees to 55 degrees at mid-day. Th* barometric pressure rose gradually until, at midnight, a reading of 30.05 inches was recorded. The following observations were taken on the self-recording instruments at the Otago Daily Times Office, Dunedin, up to midnight on Friday, May 12:—. Barometer

Maximum temperature for 24 hours ended 6 p.m. yesterday—62deg. Minimum temperature for 24 hours ended 6 p.m. yesterday—44deg. Average maximum temperature for January—6sdeg; for February—69deg; for March—64deg; for April—63deg. Average minimum temperature or January—49deg; for February—sldeg: for March—sldeg- for April—47deg. Average maximum temperature for week ended May 6—ssdeg. Rainfall for 24 hours ended midnight yesterday—,o2in. Rainfall for week ended May ft— Rainfall fo* January—2o.ooin; for February—l.ssin: for March—.93in; for April—l.l7in. ,„„„ Rainfall for 1932—29.83 in; for 1933 33.04 in; for 1934—29.28 in; for 1935 27.13 in; for 1936—36.37 in; for 1937 31.19 in: for 1938—31.33 in. Rainfall for 1939 to date—s.7lin. Sunshine for 1939 to date—7olhr 50min. Sunshine for week ended May 6 31hr 45min. . Sunshine for January—2o7hr 55min; for February—l9Bhr smin; for March -125 hr 35min; for April-154hr 20rnin. Sunshine for 1932-1705 hr; for 19331954ihr; for 1934—1565 hr; for 1935 1867 hr 6min; for 1936—1491 hr 38rain: for 1937—1559 hr 25min: for 1938~1719hr 15min. , , ~ Sunshine for 24 hours ended midnight yesterday—Before noon, nil; after noon, nil.

CONDITIONS IN THE NORTH

(Special to Daily Times) AUCKLAND, May 12. Conditions were showery to-day, with a light to moderate south-west wind, the maximum temperature being 63 degrees. The barometric pressure was fairly steady, with a reading at 5 p.m. of 30.15 inches (1021 millibars).

WELLINGTON, May 12. The weather to-day was cloudy in the afternoon, but otherwise fine and |mild, with a light to moderate westerly breeze. The maximum temperature was 63.8 degrees. At 3 p.m. the barometer reading was 1011.9 millibars (29.882 inches). CHRISTCHURCPL May 12. The weather to-day was fine and warm, although cloudy, with a moderate north-west wind which by nightfall showed signs of changing to a southerly. The maximum temperature during the day was 70 degrees. At 5 p.m. the barometer was steady at 29.706 inches.

OFFICIAL REPORT

(Per United Press Association) WELLINGTON. May 12. The following was the official weather report at 4 p.m. to-day:— Bar. Ther. Norfolk Island—E.S.E., light air rlctaphprt rlniiri smooth

8 a.m. Noon. 6 p.m. Midnight 29.80 29.83 29.92 Thermometer 30.05 SI 55 50 45

air, aetacnea cioua, smoom 1024 69 Cape Maria—W.S.W., strong br., rain in sight, rough seas 1023 63 Auckland—W.S.W.. gentle br., 1021 69 East Cape—W., gentle br., detached cloud, moderate seas 1013 63 Gisborne—N.W., moderate br.. cloudy, smooth seas .. 1012 60 Chateau Tongariro (9 a.m.)— « W„ sHght br., overcast .. Cape Egmont—W., moderate — — br„ detached cloud, rough 1019 61 Napier—W.N.W.. strong br.. 1012 62 Wanganui—W.N.W., strong br.. haze, very rough seas .. 1017 00 Farewell Spit—S.W . strong br., overcast, squalls, rough seas 1015 50 Stephen Island—S.W.. fresh br.. overcast, moderate seas 1014 55 Wellington—N., slight br., over1012 57 Cape Camobell—W., moderate br., cloudv. moderate seas .. 1000 62 Westport—E.. light air. cloudy. 1017 56 Greymouth—S.W . gentle br.. threatening, moderate seas .. 1017 57 Akaroo Light—W.. slight br. overcast, moderate seas 1000 63 NtiTget Point—W., gale, mist, showers, very rough seas .. 100G 48 Bluff —S., strong br.. overcast. 1009 53 Puysegur Point—W.S.W. fresh br., overcast, rain, rough sens 1014 64 Chatham Islands—W.S.W.. gale. overcast, high seas .. 1004 52 Sydney—W., light air, blue sky 1023 70 Hobart—N.N.W.. slight br.. detached cloud . .. •.. 1019 BD