THE WEATHER.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18008, 19 November 1926, Page 7

THE WEATHER.

TO-DAY’S BAROMETER.

MAGNETIC OBSERVATORY, CHRISTCHURCH. Meteorological' observations ta&en at 9.30 a.m. on November 19, 1926:Barometer—29.434, steady. Maximum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—l3.s. Minimum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—-61.7. Temperature at 9.30 a.m.—Dry bulb, 65.1: wet bulb, 56.5. Humidity per cent—sß. Maximum temperature in sun—l 43. Minimum thermometer on grass—so.o. "Wind—North-westerly, light. Cloud fO-10>-—9. Rainfall—Nil. Rainfall to date this year—lß.slß in. Rainfall to date last year—3l.o4l in. NOON READINGS. Barometer—29.4s9, rising. Temperature—69.s. Wind—West-north-westerly, strong. Cloud (0-10)—9. "STAR” SPECIAL FORECAST The forecast of weather conditions which may be expected to prevail during a period of twenty-four hours from 2.30 p m. daily. CANTERBURY FORECAST. Wind—South to south-east, strong to a galeWeather—Becoming cold and stormy with rain and bail. Thunderstorms in parts. l P. L. WOOLES. DOMINION FORECAST. The indications are for:—Wind, westerly strong to gale and backing by west to south. Weather, cloudy and unsettled. Rain probable and become colder. Barometer, rising soon. IN OTHER PLACES. The following telegraphic report shows the state of the weather throughout New Zealand «*t 9 a.m. to-day:— Napier XB.br 29.6 577 C Smooth C. Egmont . N.fb 29.62 57 II Rough Wanganui . NWbr 29.71 63 OR Smooth Wellington NXWbw 29.63 57 O C. Campbell Nfb 29.55 60 O Mod. Farewells.. >f\V,l 29.67 60 R Heavy Grey mouth . NtV.fb 29.59 57 R Mod. Arthur’s P. . NE,fb 51 R Christch’ch . W,l 29.45 69 O .\kar<*a L.H. XV,rb 29.46 70 C Mod. Dunedin . Calm 29.57 44 OP Bluff . W,fb 29.38 54 B O. Overcast, theG. Gloomy, dark ■whole sky cover- weather, ed with thickß. Hail, clouds. L. Lightning, p. passing sboweratM. Misty. Q. Squally. C. Clouds, passing R. Rain, continued clouds. rain. D. Drizzling rain. S. Snow. F. Foggy. T. Thunder. B. Blue sky, be the U. Ugly, threaten- atmosphere clear ing appearance. or heavy. Z. Hazy. Wind Force indicated by Letters— Weather estimated as— C. Calm. W. Gale of exce*,l„ Light. tional sevsrity. Hr. Breeze. G. Whole or heavy jt’.B. Fresh breeze. gale. MG. Moderate gale.