THE WEATHER.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18624, 28 November 1928, Page 9

THE WEATHER.

TO-DAY'S BAROMETER.

MAGNETIC OBSERVATORY. CHRISTCHURCH. Meteorological observations taken, at 9.30 a.m. on November 28, 1928: Barometer—29.772, falling slowly. Maximum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours 62.6. Minimum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—43.o. Temperature at 9.30 sum.—Dry bulb, 61.9: wet bulb, 46.2. Humidity per cent—66. Maximum temperature in sun—l 44. Minimum thermometer on grass—--41.2. Wind—S.W., light. Cloud (0-10)—9. Rainfall—o.4soin. Rainfall to date this year—l7.9olin. Rainfall to date last year—lß.943in. { NOON REAPINGS. Barometer—29.69s, falling rapidly. Temperature—s9.l. Wind—N.W, light. Cloud (0-10)—5. ••STAR” SPECIAL FORECAST Wind.—Southerly strong to gale shortly. Weather.—Becoming cold again shortly. with further rain. Thunder and hail in parts. F. L. WOOLES. DOMINION FORECAST. The indications are for:— Wind—Southerly, moderate to strong, and veering by south to west temporarily, later backing by west to south, freshening. Weather —Improving temporarily, but later again prove cold and showery. Barometer —Little movement; rising after about ten hours. IN OTHER PLACES. The following la tha telegraphed report of weather conditions throughout New Zealand at • a.m. to-day:— Napier . 29.74 69 Calm OD Sm. C. Eg-mont . 29.85 57 SE6 C Rh. Wanganui . 29.89 59 SEI OR SM. Wellington 29.79 50 S'SE2 O C. Campbell 29.78 59 S 4 O Farewell S. . 29.78 65 SWS B Mod. Oreymouth 29.79 56 E2 BC Con. Arthur’s P. . 46 NWI BC Christch’ch 29.75 55 SW2 C Hy. Akaroa L.H. 29.74 52 SW7 CZ Rh. Dunedin . 29.67 53 W 3 C Hy. Bluff . 29.60 49 W 6 OR Hy. Wind—o. calm: 1. light air; 2. slight breeze; 3, gentle breeze; 4, moderate breeze; 6. fresh breeze; 6. strong breeze; 7, high wind; 8. gale; 9. strong gale; 10, whole gale; 11. storm: 12. hurricane. Weather. —B. blue sky; BC, blue sky and detached clouds; C, cloudy; O overcast; G, gloomy, dull; U, ugly, threatening; R. continuous or steady rain; S, snow; D, drizzle; P, passing showers; H, hail; Q. squally; L. lightning; T, thunder; F, fog; M. mist; Z, haze.