THE WEATHER.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17245, 11 January 1924, Page 7

THE WEATHER.

TODAY’S BAROMETER.

CHRISTCHURCH. Meteorological observations taken at 9.50 a. in. on Friday, January 11: Barometer—29.73o; stoady Maximum temperature during preceding twenty-four hour* -86.:?. Minimum temperature during preceding twenty-four hour*—<s3.3. Temperature at 9.30 a m. -Dry bulb 62.8, wet bulb G 7.7. Humidity per cent—42. Maximum tomperature in sun—ls*2. Minimum thermometer on rraafl —54.1. Wind—E.N.E.. light. Oloud (0-101-6. Rr inf all—Nil. Rainfall to date thin year—Nil. Rainfall to date last year—O.Tftiin. NOON READINGS. Barometer—-29.709 : steady. Temperature—9o. l. Wind—E.N.E.. light. Cloud (0-101—5. " STAR ” SPECIAL FORECAST. The forecast of weather coaflltlons which may he expected to prewail during a period of twentyfour hoar* from 2.30 p.m. dally. CANTERBURY FORECAST. Wind —Strong north-west to w«at. Weather —Expect a further continuance of fair, hot weather in meantime, though there are signs of a definite change occurring within the next day or two. F. WOOLES. DOMINION FORECAST. Wind.—-Westerly moderate to strong prevailing, freshening. Weather.—Warm and sultry, cloudy to overcast at times. Rain probable in back country. Barometer.—Rising tendency. but falling again soon. IN OTHER PLACES. The following Telegraphed report show* the state of the weather throughout New Zealand at 10 a.m. to-day:— Napier . Calm 29.96 85 B Smooth C. Efmont . N.W., l 29.39 74 BML mod. Wanganui . N.E.. 1 29.97 71 OG Smooth Wellington . N.W.. br 29.90 77 BC C. Campbell . X.. fb 99.85 66 BC Rough Farewell s*. . N.W.. br 29.85 76 BG Mod. Greymouth . N.. fb 29.85 64 PG Mod. 25 pte Rain. Arthur's P. . X.W., fb 29.85 67 R Flooded 468 pts Rain. Christohnrch E.. 1 29.82 83 B Akaroa L.H. N.E.. 1 29.80 78 C Smooth Tmnedin . W.. br 29.76 60 BC Bluff . X.W.. 1 29.64 66 CZ Mod. B. Blue sky, be the M. Misty. sky covered with O. Overcast, the thick clouds. whole. C. Clouds, passing P. Passing showers, clouds. O. Squally, atmosphere clear R. Rain, continued or heavy. rain. T>. Drizzling rain. S. Snow. Foggy. T. Thunder. G. Gloom, dark wea- TJ. Ugly, threatenther. ing appearance. H. Hall. Z. Hazy. L. Lightning. Wind force indicated by letters. C. Calm. G. Whole or heavy Br. Breeze. gale. M. Moderate gale. tional severity. W. Gale of excep-