Thursday, 3 March 2016

Hello March and Season Changes.

The day was started with same cloudy conditions
The winter is approaching fast here on Gough Island. Our morning observations is observe in darker conditions at 05:45.  The head lights is out and in used. 

Expected conditions for today, much the same as yesterday.
Teu 03/03/2016:
Synopsis : A cold front approaches from the west.
Wind     : W to NW 10 to 20, reaching 30 in the evening.
Wx       : Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy with evening showers and rain.

 Pictures for today.


Statocumulus clouds over Tafelkoppie.


VCRA Rain in the vicinity over the sea.

More rain in the distance.

Joe from Observations this morning at 05:52.
 Yesterday was more cloudy conditions with DRIZZLE AND RAIN during the night and early morning.
Conditions Yesterday:
Max: 18 degrees Celsius 
Min: 10 degrees Celsius
Precipitation: 1.5 mm
Sea was little bid calm, with sea temperature 14.6 degrees Celsius.
Yesterday weather Pictures:
Some Low level clouds over Richmond hill

Richmond Hill poor visibility.

From base view to R.M. Young sensor.

Clouds over Mount Zeus.

Tristan DA Gunha flag stuck on pole Westerly wind.

South African flag enjoy the fresh breeze.

R.M.Young sensor embraced by clouds.

In the afternoon, nice sunshine with Stratocumulus(low cloud type5) and Cirrus( High cloud type1) over Mount Zeus.

Nice Cirrus Type 2 clouds over our water tank.

Nice view at South Peak.

Late afternoon Vicinity Rain over South Peak.

Shipping Chart for the day.
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