THE WEATHER.
MAGNETIC OBSERVATORY. Meteorological observations taken at 9.30 n.m. and 5 p.m. on May Uicd:—- _ 9.30 a.m. 6 p.m. Temp, dry bulb .. •• 50 s'i.< Temp, wet bulb .. . • 41 .9 4G.8 Humidity per cent. 80 64 Mas. temp, in sun .. SO fcJ iMin. therm, on grafs .. 32.0 — Wind Calm h.W light. Cloud (0-10) •• •• 9 d Th© readings taken nt tho Ashburton Domain weather fetation at 0 a.m. yesterday were:—Barometer, 28.00; thermometer, mas. 55, min. 35; frost, ldog. SUMMARY AND FORECAST. Squally westerly winds and heavy showers ha-vo been experienced generally. Snow has fallen on eomo of tho higher levels of tho South Island, and freshes have occurred in the West Coast rivers. Atmospheric pressure is still very low, especially in tho south. Present indications are for high west, to south-west winds, and further unsettled and squitliy weather, with rain generally, and hail and oleet in the southern districts. The barometer is uusteadyj but should. be rising everywhere shortly.
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Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16219, 23 May 1918, Page 5
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158THE WEATHER. Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16219, 23 May 1918, Page 5
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