METEOROLOGY
CAWTHRON INSTITUTE METEOROLOGICAL STATION I Eeport for 24 hours ending 9 a.m.: Wednesday, 26th March, 1930. Rainfall.: Nil. ~ .„.,,.. Month to date: AS in. Year. to date: 6.81 in. Max, shade temp.: 70.2 deg. Min. shade temp.: 44.8 deg. Min. temp, on grass: 38.3 deg. Soil temperatures at 9 a.m.: lft. depth: 63.1 deg. 3ft, depth: 64.6 deg. Barometer, 9 a.m.: 29.78 in. Wind, 9 a.m.: S.E. Sky, 9 a.m.: Blue, few clouds on horizon Bright sunshine (25th): lOhrs 40min.
OBSERVATIONS ELSEWHERE
Manukau Heads: Bar. 29.85; ther. 65 ; wind, S.W., slight breeze; blue sky ; tide moderate; bar smooth. Auckland: Bar. 29.84; ther. 62; wind S.W., slight breeze; blue sky. > Kawhia: Bar. —; ther. 62; wind, S.E., slight breeze; blue sky. Cape Egmont: Bar. 29.86; ther. 58; wind, S.W., moderate breeze; sky overcast ; tide moderate; sea rough; 17 points rain. Patea: Bar. 29.81; ther. 62; wind, N., light air; sky overcast; tide poor; sea rough; moderate rain early. Wanganui: Bar. 29.81; ther. 53; wind, N.N.W., light air; sky overcast; passing showers; tide poor; bar moderate. Foxton: Bar. —; ther. 62; wind, W., ' high wind; sky overcast, cloudy"; tide good; sea heavy. Wellington: Bar. 29.69; ther. 62; wind, N.W., gentle breeze; blue sky; •sea smooth. 1 Cape Campbell:. Bar. 29.75; ther. 60; wind, S., moderate, breeze; blue sky and clouds; tide good; sea moderate. Farewell Spit: Bar. 29.75; ther. 57; wind, N.W., fresh breeze; blue sky; tide moderate; sea moderate; 6 points rain. Greymouth: Bar. 29.83; ther. 48; wind, E., slight breeze; blue sky; tide poor; bar moderate; 72 points rain. Christchurch: Bar. 29.74; ther. 54; wind, S.S.W., moderate breeze; blue sky; light frost.
WEATHER FORECAST
The indications are for southerly winds moderate to strong. Weather probably cold and changeable with scattered showers at first but improving soon. Barometer rising slowly. Sea rough in strait. Tide moderate. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 1930 Sun rose to-day 6.1 a.m., rises tomorrow 6.2 a.m.; sets to-day 6.7 p.m., sets to-morrow 6.6 p.m. The time for lighting vehicle* ia hall an hour after sunset. THE MOON—MARCH D. H.M. New Moon 30 5.16 p.m.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 26 March 1930, Page 1
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344METEOROLOGY Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 26 March 1930, Page 1
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