THE WEATHER

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 32, 30 April 1927, Page 2

THE WEATHER

TO-DAY’S OBSERVATIONS. Meteorological observations taken at the Albert Park Observatory at 9 a.m. to-day by Captain D. McLeay, the Government Observer: Barometer, 30.071 inches. Air temperature at 0 a.m., 55 degrees. Temperature in shade yesterday:— Maximum, 58 degrees, minimum 41 degrees, maximum temperature in sun 108 degrees. Bright sunshine yesterday, 3 hours 35 minutes. Minimum temperature on grass, 37 degrees. Direction of wind at 9 a.m., S.E. Velocity of wind pres'ious 24 hours, 158 miles. Rainfall during previous 24 hours, .05 inches. Rainfall to date this month, 3.88 inches. Average for April. 3.77 inches. NORTH ISLAND CONDITIONS Observations taken at 9 a.m.:—

Wind force Indicated oy letters:—C, calm; L, light; Br, breeze; FB fresh breeze; MG moderate gale; G, whole or heavy gale; W, gale of exceptional severity.

Weather estimated as:— n, blue sky. oe the atmosphere clear or heavy; C, clouds, passing clouds; D, drizzling rain; F. foggy; G, gloomy, dark weather; H, hail; L. lightning, M, misty; O, overcast, the whole sky covered with thick clouds; P, passing showers; Q, squally; EL rain, continued rain; S, snow; T, thunder; U, ugly threatening appearance; Z, hazy.

IMPROVEMENTS AT SOURABAYA.—It is reported that the Government of the Netherlands East Indies have authorised the improvement of the approaches to the harbour at Sourabaya, at an estimated cost of 500,000 fl. NUCULA FROM SAN PEDRO.— An arrival in Auckland yesterday was the Admiralty oil tanker Nucula from San Pedro with another supply of fuel oil for the vessels of the New Zealand Division of the Royal Navy. The tanker which is a Royal Fleet auxiliary vessel took on this load of oil at San Pedro and came via Suva to Auckland. She left the Fijian port on Saturday last with the acting flagship of the Division, H.M.S. Diomede, but the cruiser beat her into port by two days. The whole of the voyage from the American port was made in very fair weather until the vessel was two days from New Zealand. Then squally weather was encountered, accompanied by strong cold southerly to south-westerly winds, frequent showers and choppy seas. The Nucula was to have arrived on Wednesday evening, but the weather and the condition of the sea delayed her arrival until 8 a.m. yesterday. Lieutenant A. W. Beardsall, R.N.R., is still in command of the oil tanker and has associated with him the following officers—Chief, Mr. G. Atwood; second, Mr. J. E. Nash; third, Mr. E. M. Foster; chief engineer, Mr. H. R. Bullimen; second, Mr. A. E. Fowlin; third, Mr. A. W. Price; fourth, Mr. G. Williamson; fifth, Mr. G. G. Jamieson; chief steward, Mr. H. Yates; wireless operator, Mr. E. M. Howie. The Nucula’s stay in Auckland this time will be very brief. She berthed alongside the Diomede yesterday to replenish the warship’s supply and will discharge the remainder of her cargo into the Admiralty oil tanks. MAILS TO ARRIVE.— The Chief Postmaster advises that the Ulimaroa which left Sydney yesterday (April 29) tor Wellington is bringing 106 bags of Australian mail for Auckland. The Kairanga, which left Newcastle this morning for Wellington, is bringing eight bags of Australian mail for Auckland.

Station. Wind. Bar. Th er W th. Cape Alarla .. E 1 30.09 57 B Russell 30.03 54 B Hokianga Hds. NE 1 30.07 54 B Kaipara Slg St SE 1 30.04 50 B Manukau Hds. SB 1 30.03 49 B Auckland .. .. 30.04 50 B Tiritiri SE br 50 B Kawhia .. .. .. S 1 39.98 56 B East Cape .. .. SE fb 30.00 48 B Tauranga .. .. SW 1 30.02 47 B Gisborne SW fb 30.05 48 Q Cape Egmont .. SE fb 30.07 42 P Wellington .. .. S fb 30.18 4b OR Thames Calm 30.05 49 B Opotiki S f 29.95 49 BC