THE WEATHER

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18467, 19 May 1928, Page 2

THE WEATHER

TO-DAY'S BAROMETER.

MAGNETIC OBSERVATORY, CHRISTCHURCH. Meteorological observations taken at 9.30 a.m. on May 19, 1928: Barometer— almost steady. Maximum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—s3.l. Minimum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—3l.6. Temperature at 9.30 a.m.—Dry blub 40.2, wet bulb 39.0. Humidity per cent—B9. Maximum temperature In lun —79. Minimum thermometer on grass—--22.4. Wind—Calm. Cloud (0-10)—«. Rainfall—Nil. Rainfall to date this year—s-llOin. Rainfall to date last year—3.962in. % NOON READINGS. Barometer—29.64l, falling slowly. Temperature—sl.6. Wind—Calm. Cloud (0-10)—7. “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. Wind.—Variable breezes but strong southerly ruling shortly. Weather.—Changeable. Inclined to be cold and unsettled with showers. F. L. WOOLES. DOMINION FORECAST. The indications are for:— Wind—Southerly moderate to strong. Weather—Fair to cloudy, with scattered showers, but improving gradually. Night probably very cold, with frosts inland. B arometer —Rising. ~ IN OTHER PLACES. The following is the telegraphed report of weather conditions throughout New Zealand at 9 a.m. to-day:— Weather estimated as:— Napier . B,mg 29.60 62 BC Rough O. Egmont . SE,fb 29.59 53 C Mod. Wanganui . S,br 29.65 56 BC Wellington SSE,I 29.66 62 BC C. Campbell SSW,I 29.69 52 B Rough Farewell S. Calm 29.71 54 G Mod. Greymouth E,br 29.63 38 B Con. Arthur's P. Calm 29 B Christch'ch Calm 29.63 43 BZ .A karos L.H. W,l. 29.65 48 B Rough Dunedin . SW,I. 29.61 50 BC Bluff . WSW.I 29.64 50 OR Heavy B. Blue sky. be this O. Overcast, the atmosphere clear whole sky coveror heavy. ed with thick C Clouds, passing clouds. clouds. P. Passing showers D. Drizzling rain. Q. Squally. K. Foggy'. R. Rain, continued G. Gloomy, dark rain, weather. S. Snow. H. Hail. T. Thunder. T.. Lightning. U. Ugly, threatenM. Misty. ing appearance. Z. Hazy.