THE WEATHER.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16940, 15 January 1923, Page 7

THE WEATHER.

“ STAR ” SPECIAL FORECAST. The forecast of weather conditions which may he expected to prevail during a period of twentyfour hours from 2.30 p.m. daily. CANTERBURY FORECAST. Wind. —Moderate* to freeh east and south-east. Weather.—Cold. Expect further heavy rain. Rivers flooded shortly. F. L. WOOLES. GOVERNMENT FORECAST. The indications are for: — Winds —Variable and strong breezes 1 ut southerly prevailing. Weather —Expect dull weather with much mist and fog in- parts. Rain proto ble. Barometer —The barometer is unsteady. IN OTHER CENTRES. The following telegraphed report shows the 6tate of the weather throughout New Zealand at 10 a.m. to-day : Wind. Bar. Th. Wr. Sea. Napier . . S.W.. br 29.71 G 8 O Cape Egmont N-. 1. 29.62 64 C Wanganui . W.. 1. 29.63 63 O Wellington . S., hr 29.62 60 O C. Campbell . S.. fb 29.70 60 P (Jreymouth . S.E.. br 29.68 56 O Arthur’s P. . S.W., 1. 99.68 45 O Christchurch Calm 29.74. 58 P Akaroa I/.H. N.E.. f.b. 29.79 64 B Dunedin . N.E.,br 29.94 56 BO Fluff . . E.. f.b. 29.82 69 D Weather estimated as :•» B. Blue sky. be the O. Overcast, th© atmosphere clear whole sky covered or cloudy. with thick clouds. C. Clouds. passing P. Passing showers, clouds. Q- Squally. D. Drizzling rain R. Rain, continued F Foggy. rain. O. Gloomy, dark 8. Snow. weather. T. Thunder. H. Hail. TJ. Ugly threatening I-. Lightning. appearance. M Misty. Z. Hazy. Wind force indicated by letters:— C. Calm. M.G. Moderate gale li. Light. G. Whole or heavy Br. Breeze. gale. F.B. Fresh breeze. W. Gale of exceptional severity. THE SURFERS’ TIMETABLE. Under normal conditions high tide a.* Fumner and New Brighton occurs approximately at the same time as high tide at Lyttelton. There may be slight variations due to the direction of the wind or the occurrence of a flood in the rivers or estuaries. Normally high tides Fhould be registered on the beaches ae follows: To-day: 2.5 a.m., 2.33 p.m. To-morrow: 3.1 a.m.; 3.2 S p.m.