THE WEATHER

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18009, 20 November 1926, Page 2

THE WEATHER

TO-DAY’S BAROMETER.

' MAGNETIC OBSERVATORY, CHRISTCHURCH. Meteorological observations taken at 8.30 a.m. on November 20:— Barometer—29.9B7; rising slowly. Maximum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—7o.o. Minimum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—4s.s. Temperature at 9.30 a.m.—Dry bulb, 48.2, wet bulb 46.4. Humidity, per cent—S7. Maximum temperature in sun—l3o. Minimum thermometer on grass—4s.o. Wind—S.W.. light. Cloud (0-10)—10. Rainfall—o.l4oin. Rainfall to date this year—lß.ssßin. Rainfall to date last year—3l.o4lin. NOON READINGS. Barometer—29.9Sl ; falling slowly. Temperature—s 3.9. Wind—S.S.W., light. 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—Moderate to fresh southerly to easterly. Weather—Fair to cloudy. F. L. WOOLES. DOMINION FORECAST. Wind.—Southerly strong to gale at times, but decreasing shortly. and changeable, with passing showers and weather im proving. B arometer. —Rising. IN OTHER PLACES. The following telegraphic report shows the sta«e of the weather throughout New Zealand «ct 9 a.m. to-day;— Napier . YV.fb 29.85 66 B Smooth C. Egraont WSWfb 29.92 58 B Mod. Wanganui . W.fb 29.98 59 BC Mod. Wellington . SSE.br 29.93 55 CP C. Campbell SE.fb 29.95 GO O Mod. Farewell S. . SW.fb 29.97 63 B Con. Greymouth . SW.fb 29.97 58 BC Con sw. Arthur’s P. . SW.I 35 O Christcli’ch . SW,I 30.03 55 O Akaroa L.H. Not received. Dunedin . Calm 29.96 64 BC Bluff . W,fb 29.85 51 C Mod. O. Overcast, theG. Gloomy, dark whole sky cover- weather. ed with thic-kR. Hail, clouds. L. Lightning. P. Passing Misty. Q. Squally. C. Clouds, passing ft. 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. 2. Hazy. Wind Force indicated by Letters— Weather estimated as — C. Calm. W. Gale of exce^L. Light. tional severity. Br. Breeze. G. Whole or heavy Jb’.B. Fresh breeze. gale. MG. Moderate gale.