THE WEATHER.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17995, 4 November 1926, Page 9

THE WEATHER.

TO-DAY'S BAROMETER.

MAGNETIC OBSERVATORY, CHRISTCHURCH. Meteorological observations taken at 9.30 a.m.. on .November 4:— Barometer—29.43o, falling. Maximum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—67.4. Minimum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—49.s. Temperature at 9.30 a.m.—Dry bulb 67.1, wet bulb 62.9. Humidity per vent—77. Maximum temperature in sun—l 27. Minimum thermometer on grass--43.5. Wind—N.W., very strong. Cloud (0-10)—9. Rainfall—o.o9o. Rainfall to date this year—l6.4oß. Rainfall to date last year—29.957. NOON READINGS. Barometer—29.39S, unsteady. Temperature—7o.3. Wind—N., very strong. Cloud—lo-10)—9.

“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. Wind.—Northerly to westerly increasing to a heavy gale. Weather.—Stormy. Heavy rain up country. Waiinakariri and Rakaia rivers heavily flooded shortly. F. L. WOOLES. DOMINION FORECAST. Wind.—Northerly heavy gale. Weather.—Cloudy and unsettled; heavy rain is to be expected, with rivers rising shortly in back country. Barometer.—Palling. IN OTHER PLACES.

The following telegraphic report shows the state of the weather throughout New Zealand at 9 a.in. to-day:— Xapier . TV.br 29 92 68 C Smooth C. Egmont . X,fb 29 90 60 P Rough Wanganui . X.fb 29 91 62 BO Smooth Wellington NNW.fb 29 SI 61 C C. Campbell NW.fb 60 60 C Rough Farewells.. X.fb 87 58 R Oreymouth . N.mg 59 Ro R Arthur’s P. . XW.g 52 R Chrlstch’ch . NE,1 42 69 O Dunedin . XE.l 29 21 58 O Bluff . XW.br OS 35 OP Smooth Akaroa L.H. NE,fb 40 68 C Mod. G. Gloomy, dark oV Overcast, the weather. whole sky coverH. Hail. ed with thick L. Lightning. clouds. M. Misty. p. Passing showers. C. Clouds, passing Q. Squally. R. Rain, continued r> Driwling rain. rain. F. Foggy. s. Snow. B. Blue sky, be the T. Thunder. atmosphere clear U. Ugly, threatening appearance. Z. Hazy. wind Force Indicated by Letters-— Weather estimated C. Calm. W Gale of L. Light. tional severity Br. Breeze. FB.Fnaeh breeze. MG. Moderate gale. G. Whole or gale. heavy