THE WEATHER.
TO-DAY’S BAROMETER.
MAGNETIC OBSERVATORY, CHRISTCHURCH. , Meteorological observations taken at 9.30 < a.m. on May 2,' 1925: ( Barometer—29.762, vising. Maximum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—67.6. Minimum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—4s.3. Temperature at 9.30 a.m. I>ry bulb 46.4, Wet bulb 45.4. Humidity per cent—93. Maximum temperature in sun—loS. Minimum thermometer on grass—36.7. Wind—S.W., light. Cloud (0-10)—9. Rainfall —O.OoOin. Rainfall to date this year—9.Bßlin. Rainfall to date last year—4.6S9iu. NOON READINGS. Barometer—29.7Bs, rising. Temperature--46.2. Wind—B.W., light. Cloud (0-10)—9. “ STAR ” SPECIAL 1 FORECAST. i The forecast of weather conditions j which may be expected to prevail dur- £ jng a period of twenty-four hours from 2.30 p.m. daily. * CANTERBURY FORECAST. Wind.—Strong southerly. Weather.—Continue unsettled. Much colder later, with further rain, hail and sleet at times. F. L. WOOLES. DOMINION FORECAST. / ~ Wind—Southerly, moderate to strong prevailing. Weather—Changeable, showery and colder. Barometer rising soon. IN OTHER PLACES. The following telegraphed report rhows the state of the weather throughout New Zealand at 9 a.m. to-day:— Napier . Calm 29.87 66 B Smooth C. Egmont . N.W..1. 29.88 58 O Mod. Wanganui . N.N.W. 1. 29-91 57 C Mod. Wellington . N.W., fb. 29.97 59 C C. Campbell . N.W.. b. 29.76 56 C Rough Farewell S. . W., f.b. 29.86 59 C Mod. Greymouth . S., br. 29.78 53 P Con. Arthur’s P. . N.W.,1. 29.00 44 R High Christchurch S.W.. 1. 29.75 47 CD Akaroa L.H. . S.W.. fb 29.75 48 P Mod. Dunedin . W„ 1. 29.75 48 BC Bluff . WSW. fo. 29.70 44 P Mod. Weather estimated as:— B. Blue sky, be the O. Overcast, the atmosphere clear hole sky covered or heavy. with thick clouds C Clouds. passing P Passing showers clouds. <J Squally. B Drizzling rain. K. Rain, continued F. Foggy. r.-in. G. Gloomy, dark S. Snow, weather. T. Thunder. H. Hail. U. Ugly, threatenI- Lightning. . ing appearance. M Misty. Z Hazy. Wind force Indicated by letters:— C Calm. M G. Moderate gale U < wht C. Whole or heavy Br Breeze. gale. !W. Gale of excep- Fresh breeze tional severity.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 17527, 2 May 1925, Page 2
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