METEOROLOGICAL.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 45, 30 March 1914, Page 6

METEOROLOGICAL.

TO-DArS WEATHER.

Meteorological observations taken at the Magnetic Observatory, Christchurch, at 9.30 a.m. to-day:- - . ' Barometer, 29.761, falling rapidly. Maximum temperature duringjpreceding 24 hours, 59.?. ■ Minimum temperature, during preceding 24 hours, 54.8. . Air temperature at 9.30 a.m., 59.2. Humidity per cent., 91. , Maximufn temperature in sun during preceding 24 hours-,. 119. ■ • Minimum thermometer on grass during proceding' 24 hours, 53.5. Wind, N.E., moderate. \ ; Cloud (0-10), 9. Rainfall' during preceding 24 hours, 0.040. Readings at Noon. Barometer, 29.694. Air temperature, 60.2. • Cloud (0-10), 10. Wind, N.E., strong. , WEATHER REPORTS,

Wind. — L., light; br, breeze, f b, freqh breeze; m g, moderate gale; g, whole or heavy gale; ' w,' gale of exceptional severity. Weathers —B, blue sky, be the atmosphere clear of heavy; C, clouds, passing clouds; D, drizzling rain; F, foggy ; G, gloomy, dark wea-. ther; ; H, hail; .L, lightning; M, misty; O, overcast, the whole sky covered with thick clouds; P, 'passing 1 showers; Q, squally; R, rain, continued rain; ,5-5,, snow;; T, thunder; U, uglyi threatening appearance; Z, hazy.

GOVERNMENT WEATHER FORECAST. The following forecast was issued by Mr D. C. Bates, : Government Meteorologist, Wellington, at 9 a.m. to-day for the ensuing 24 houts Winds.— Northerly winds prevailing, and veering by west to south after about 24 hours. Weather. —Expect dull weather with much mist and fog and misty rain in parts. •Barometer. —The barometer has a falling tendency. ' .

(Fromf observations taVen at 9 a.m.) Station. Wind. 9 ' Bar. Ther.' Wthr Cape Maria V:D. Calm ■ • >. 29;94 68 CQ Russell ...... SE ~1 . 29.92 69 B Kaipara Sig Stn. Calm, .. 29.93. ,67 o?,. Manukau Heads W 1 29.94 66 'CF " Auckland . Calm 94' 68 BO East Gape .. SE 1 29.85 64 C Gisborne .... Oalm • . 29.85, 62. B. . Napier Calm 29.89 .64, BC Cape, Palliser.. N 1 ; 29.87 58 'M-, Cape Egmont. NW br 29.87 63 o Wanganui .... NE'l 29.88 64' 0 \Vellingt9n .... NW 1 ..... 29.84, *61 f .M Cape Campbell W, 1 29.87 59 O farewell Spit . N 1 J * 29.85 * 63 0 Westport ! .... NE 1 29.82 61 c Greymouth .. E 1 " 29.80 62 o BeaJey "..... W 1 29.84 59 0 Christchurch . NE 1 . ... 29.88 61 o Timaru E I 29.70 57 OG Oamaru ..... NE 1 29:74 58 C Dunedin ..... N i 29.66 57 BC Queenstown .. Calm 29.68 57 BC Nuggets . . . AY f 29.66 55 G Bluff ........ . E 1 29.66 54 CZ Hanmer Springs Calm 29.62 62 B