THE WEATHER.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18452, 1 May 1928, Page 9

THE WEATHER.

TO-DAY’S BAROMETER.

MAGNETIC OBSERVATORY, CHRISTCHURCH. Meteorological observations taken at 8.30 a.m. on May 1: Barometer—29.3oo. falling rapidly. Maximum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—s 6.9. Minimum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—so.2. Temperature at 9.30 a.m.—Dry bulb, 66.6; wet bulb, 56.3. Humidity per cent—9?. Maximum temperature in sun—63. Minimum thermometer on grass—4B.o. Wind—N.E., moderate. Cloud (0-101—10. Rainfall—O.TlOin. Rainfall to date this year—4.o27in. Rainfall to date last year—3.7l9in. NOON READINGS. Barometer —29.206. falling. Temperature—s7.B. • Wind —8.N.E., light. Cloud (0-10) —10. “STAR” SPECIAL FORECAST. The forecast of weather conditions which may be expected to prevail during a period of twenty-four hours from 250 pjn. dailv. Wind—Westerly to southerly strong to gale ruling shortly. Weather —Continue unsettled with further rain, much colder, with snow in back country. F. L. WOOLES. DOMINION FORECAST. The indications are for:— Winds —Northerly, strong to gale, and backing by north to west. Weather—Stormy weather may be expected. Heavy rain is to be expected, with rivers flooded. Snow in the back country*. Barometer—Falling shortly, but little movement. IN OTHER PLACES. The following is the telegraphed report of weather conditions throughout New Zealand at 9 a.m. to-day:— Napier . NE.g 29.33 64 R Rough C. Egmont . NW.g 29.53 62 R Rough Wanganui . NE.I 29.32 62 C Smooth Wellington Calm 29.27 57, OR C. Campbell NNE.br 29.34 59 M Con. Farewell S. NE.hw 29.31 61 C Heavy Greymouth . E.g 29.23 55 O Mod. Arthur's P. . SW.I 49 D Christch’ch NE.br 29.26 58 OR Akaroa L.H. Not received. Dunedin . NE.g 29.33 53 OQ Bluff . NE.br 29.34 54 O Mod. Weather estimated as: — B. Blue sky. ba the O. Overcast, the atmosphere clear whole sky coveror heavy. ted with thick C. Clouds, passing clouds. clouds. P. Passing showers D. Drizzling rain. Q. Squally. F*. Foggy. R. Rain, continued G. Gloomy, dark rain, weather. S. Snow. H. Hall. *. Thunder. L. Lightning. TJ. TJgly. threatenM. Misty. ing appearance. Z. Hazy.