THE WEATHER.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 49, Issue 200, 10 June 1929, Page 4

THE WEATHER.

44 POINTS OF RAIN. Heavy rain fell late on Saturday afternoon, and continued into the night, and for tbe 24 hours ended at nine o’clock yesterday morning 44 points were recorded, making a total of 47 points for June to date. Conditions yesterday morning were pleasantly warm, but toward mid-day large clouds gathered, and, at times, obscured the sun, making the atmosphere chilly during the afternoon. The sky throughout to-day was obscured by dark, threatening clouds, tlirougli which the sun was unable to penetrate, making conditions cold.

The barometric pressure at nine o’clock this morning was 29-61 degrees, tbe same pressure as yesterday, compared with 29.49 on Saturday. The extreme temperatures yesterday were 51 and 1 31 degrees, as against 57 and 35 on Saturday and 53 and 46 on Friday.

TO-DAY’S FORECAST. The following official forecast was issued to-day:— Indications are for northerly winds, moderate to strong (northerly strong) to gale after about 16 hours, and backing west to south. Expect dull weather, with much mist and fog in parts, rain probable in places. Heavy rain is to be expected, after about 24 hours. Barometer falling, but rising after about 16 to 24 hours.