THE WEATHER.
TO-DAYS BAROMETER.
MAGNETIC OBSERVATORY, CHRISTCHURCH. Meteorological observations taken at B.iJO a.m. on Monday, October 14, 1925): Barometer—3o.47o, almost steady. Maximum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—-58.0. Minimum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—4o.l. Temperature at 9.30 a.m.—Dry bulb, 48.0; wet bulb, 42.0. Humidity per cent—62. Maximum temperature in sun—l2B. Minimum thermometer on grass—3l.o. Wind—S.W.. f.b. Cloud (0-10) —6. Rai n fall—.o2oi n. Rainfall to date this year—l9.29oln. Rainfall to date last year—l4.62Bin. NOON READINGS. Barometer—<lo.473, steady. Temperature—49.7. Wind—S.W.. f.b. Cloud (0-10)—5.
"STAR” SPECIAL FORECAST. The forecast of weather conditions which may be expected to prevail during a period of twenty-four hours from 2.30 pan. daily;— Wind.—Decreasing southerly, changing to easterly. Weather.—Fair and cold. Expect frost to-night. F. L. WOOLES. DOMINION FORECAST. The indications are for:— Winds—Southerly, moderate to strong. Weather—There is a prospect of fair weather, but some scattered showers, mainly on the coast. The night will probably be very cold, with frosts inland. Barometer—Unsteady, little movement. IN OTHER PLACES. The following is the telegraphed report of weather conditions throughout New Zealand at 9 a.m. to-day:— Napier . 30.32 53 S 5 O Smooth C. Egmont . 30.27 50 SEB B Rough Wanganui . 30.34 52 ESE2 C Smooth Wellington 30.40 45 SES O Rough O. Campbell 30.40 45 S 5 P* Mod. Farewell S. 30.30 57 ESE 4 BC Rough Grey mouth 30.35 51 E 6 B Swell •Arthur’s P. 37 SEI O Christch’ch 30.37 48 SES BC Akaroa L.H. 30.42 45 SE7 BC Dunedin . 30.40 46 SW2 C Mod. Bluff , 30.53 46 S2 O Smooth Wind—o, calm; 1, light air; 2, slight breeze; 3, gentle breeze; 4, moderate breeze; 5, 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. hall; Q, squally; L, lightning; T, thunder; F, fog; M, mist; Z, haze.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 18888, 14 October 1929, Page 9
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334THE WEATHER. Star (Christchurch), Issue 18888, 14 October 1929, Page 9
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