THE WEATHER.
TO-DAT'S BAROMETER.
Meterologrieal observations taken at 9.30 a.m. on May 4:— Barometer—2o.oll; rising. Maximum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—67.2. Minimum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—4o.o. Temperatur eat 9.30 a.m.—Dry bulb 52.0. wet bulb 49.2. Humidity per cent—Bl. Maximum temperature in sun—ll 9. Minimum thermometer on grass—42.7. Wind—S.W., very light. Cloud (0-10)—5. Rainfall—o.o2o in. Rainfall to date this year—6.6l7in. Rainfall to date last year—lo.63lin. NOON READINGS. Barometer—29.ol6; rising slowly. Temperature—ss.B. Wind—S.W., moderate. Cloud (0-10)—5. “STAR” SPECIAL FORECAST. The forecast of weather conditions which may be expected to prevail dur ing a period of twenty-four hours from 2.30 p m. daily. CANTERBURY FORECAST. ind.—Moderate to strong, south to south-east. Weather.—Unsettled, cold and showery at times. F- L. WOOLES. DOMINION FORECAST. The indications are for southerly winds strong to gale, stormy weather may be expected. Rain is probable and snow on the high country. The weather will probably become very cold. The barometer is rising. IN OTHER PLACES.
Wind-force Indicated by letters: C. Calm. G Whole or hea*y b. eight gale, gr. Breeze. V. Gale o t excepfß- rre.n breeee tlonal eeverity. MG. Moderate gale. Tide. VH. Very hlgb. p. Poor. H. High. L. Low G. Good. VL. Very low. M. Moderate. Weather estimated as— B. Blue aky, be tbeo. Overcast, the atmosphera clear whole sky cover- _ heavy. ed with thick C. Clouds, passing clouds. _ . F. Passing showers. D. Drizzling rain. q. Squally. F. Foggy. R. Rain, continued O. Gloomy, dark rain, weather. S. Snow. « U - TJ * r,y * threatening D. Lightning. T. Thunder. M. Misty. appearance. E. Hasy.
The following telegraphed report *»'it New Zealand . at 9 a.m. to-day:— O- Esmont - W.fb 29.25 56 O Heavy Wellington*. S.b 29.09 58 Q Heavy 29.98 58 OR Farewell S. . W,fb 29.20 53 Q Heavy Arthur's P. . JCot received.
Christch’cb. W.fb 29.00 53 EC Dunedin . SE,1 29.10 50 F Bluff . R.br 29.00 49 BC Mod Akaroa L.H. SW,fb 29.00 55 O Mod
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 17837, 4 May 1926, Page 7
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318THE WEATHER. Star (Christchurch), Issue 17837, 4 May 1926, Page 7
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