THE WEATHER.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19571, 18 March 1929, Page 15

THE WEATHER.

Meteorological observation® taken at the Magnetic Observatory, Christchurch, at 9.30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on ilarch 16th:

Forecast. The depression in the Tasroan Sea has deepened considerably. Anti-cyclones are centred near the Chatham Islands and Adelaide respectively. Freshening northerly winds reaching gale force in places may be expected and a southerly change setting in from the south after about 24 hours, and extending northwards gradually. Moderate but rising seas may be expected in New Zealand waters generally. In the Tasman Sea there will be strong northerly winds backing after about 24 hours to the west and south-west in the eastern Taeman, with rather rough seas. The weather will be cloudy generally with warm temperatures and rain setting in shortly in the northern and western districts and extending gradually to other parts. General rain is probable during the next two or three days.

8.30 a.m. 5 p.m. Barometer 30.112 30.029 Thermometer— Dry bulb .. . 59.1 60.4 Wet bulb 55.6 58.1 M&x. prev. £4 hours 63 — Min. prev. 24 hours 54.4 — Max. in sub 109 126 Min. on grass 46.1 — Max. during day __ 64.4 Humidity per cent. 73 85 Wind U.E., N.E., mod. v. light. light. Cloud (0-1C) 10 8 Rain pi!. nil. 1929. . 1928. Rainfall to date .. .. 6.300in 2.333in Meteorological observation* taken at the Magnetic Observatory, Christchurcli, at 9.30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on March 17th: — 9.30 a.m. 5 p.m. Barometer 29.897 29.782 Thermometer— Dry bulb 60.S 67 Wet bulb 68.7 60.3 Max. prev. 24 hours 64.4 — Min. prev. 24 hours 48.3 — Max. in sun 127 126 Min. on grass 41.3 — Max. during day — 69.6 Humidity per cent. 87 65 Wind .. .. . N.E., Calm. Cloud (0-1C) 8 9 Rain nil. nil. 1929. 1928. Rainfall to date 6.300in 2.7S9in