THE WEATHER.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17033, 5 May 1923, Page 2

THE WEATHER.

MAGNETIC OBSERVATORY, CHRISTCHURCH. Meteorological. observations taken at 9.30 Mn. on May 5. 1922: Barometer—29.B3o, steady. Maximum temperature during: preceding twenty-four hours—sl.o. Minimum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—4o.9. Temperature at 9.30 a.m.—Dry bulb 43.4. Wet bulb 42.4. Humidity per cent—92. Maximum temperature in sun—64. Minimum thermometer on grass—39.6. Wind—S.W.. light. Cloud (0-10)—JO. Rainfall—O.SOOin. Rainfall to date this year—-11.625in. Rainfall to date last year 6.239 in. NOON READINGS. Barometer—29.Bl9, almost steady. Temperature—43.3. Wind—S.W. Cloud (9-10)—10. “ STAR ” SPECIAL FORECAST. The forecast of weather conditions which may be expected to prerail during; a period of twentyfour hours from 2.30 p.m. daily. CANTERBURY FORECAST. Wind—Southerly, moderate to strong. Weather—Continue cold, with further rain. Hail at times. Snow in back country. F. L. WOOLES. GOVERNMENT FORECAST. The indications are for :—- Wind—Variable and strong breezes, but southerly strong to gale prerailing. Weather—Cloudy to overcast, rain probable and snow on high country. Rivers rising and weather will probably become colder. Barometer—Rising soon.

HALF AN INCH OF RAIN.

The weather in Christchurch to-day was again wet and was colder than yesterday. East night there were several heavy showers of rain. This morning rain fell at intervals, a light wind blowing from the south-west. At 12.30 p.m. there was no rain falling, but the weather did not show much sign of clearing for the week-end. Between 9.30 a.m. yesterday and 9.30 a.m. today half an inch of rain was recorded at the Observatory. The weather interfered with most outdoor sports, but Rugby "Cnion football matches were played.

IN OTHER CENTRES.

The following telegraphed report ehowe the state of the weather throughout New Zealand at 10 a.m. to-day:— Napier . 8.. br. 29.73 50 R Smooth <7. Egmont. . S.E., f.b. 29.61 52 O (Wanganui . E.,1. 29.72 57 G * „ %s>llington S.S.E., f.b. 99.70 48 OR C. Campbell . S„ f.b. 29.68 55 P Rough Farewell S. . E., f.b. 29.65 47 OR Rough Greymouth . E., br. 29.61 47 BC Mod. Bealey . S.WT, 1. 29.70 38 Normal Christchurch 8.W., 1. 29.88 44 OP Timaru . S.W., f.b. 29.70 43 P Rough Dunedin . S., 1. 29.96 46 BC Blufl . S., m.g. 29.92 42 BC B. Blue sky. be the O. Overcast, the atmosphere clear whole sky covered or cloudy with thick clouds. C. Clouds. passing P Passing showers clouds. 0- Squally. D. Drizzling rain R. Ram, continued F. Foggy. rain. G Gloomy. dark 8. Snow. weather. TV Thunder. H. Hail. threatening I*. lightning. appearance. If Misty. Z. Hazy. Wind force Indicated by letters:— O. Calm. G. Whole or heavy li Light. gale. Br. Breese. W. gale of exoepF.B. Fresh breeze. tional severity. M.G. Moderate gale.