THE WEATHER.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18546, 21 August 1928, Page 9

THE WEATHER.

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MAGNETIC OBSERVATORY, CHRISTCHURCH. Meteorological observations taken, at 0.30 a.m. on August 24, 1328: Barometer—29.79s, rising Maximum temperature during preceding t wenty-four hours—63.S. Minimum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—4l.l. Temperature at 9.30 a.m —Dry bulb 45.3, wet bulb 433. Humidity per cent—B6 Maximum temperature in sun—llo. Minimum thermometer on grass—36.o. Wind SW., vl. Cloud (0-10)—9. Rainfall—o.l9o Rainfall to date this year—l2.Sß9in. Rainfall to date last year—ll\4ssin. NOON READINGS. Barometer—29.Bll, steady. Temperature—sl.B. Wind—SW., light Cloud (0-10)—7. “STAR” SPECIAL FORECAST The forecast of weather conditions which may be expected to prevail dur ing a period of twenty-tour hours from 2 30 p.m. daily. Wind—Variable breezes, strong westerly to southerly ruling again shortly. Weather—Fair in meantime. Becoming cold and stormv bv tomorrow. F. L. WOOLES. DOMINION FORECAST. Weather indications are as follows: Wind—lndications are for southerly winds, moderate to strong. Weather—The weather will prove probably cold and showery, but improving gradually. Barometer.—Unsteady, but has a rising tendency.