THE WEATHER.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18946, 17 December 1929, Page 9

THE WEATHER.

TO-DAY’S BAROMETER.

MAGNETIC OBSERVATORY, CHRISTCHURCH. Meteorological observations taken at 9.30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 1929: Barometer—29.339; falling. Maximum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—69.6. Minimum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—sß.2. Temperature at 9.30 a.m.—Dry bulb 69.1, wet bulb 60.1. Humidity, per cent—s 6. Maximum temperature in sun—l 24. Minimum thermometer on grass—s 2.4. Wind—N.E., fair breeze. Cloud (0-10)—6. Rainfall—.oloin. Rainfall to date this year—2l.l6Bin. Rainfall to date last year—2l.4l7in. NOON READINGS. Barometer—29.33s; steady. Temperature—63.7. Wind—N.W., 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 2.30 pjn. daily:— Wind—Moderate to strong northerly, changing by west to south ly—Unsettled. Showery at times, with thunder in parts. Waimakariri heavily flooded shortly, due to heavy back-coun-try rainfall. Warm at first, but cold change likely later. F. L. WOOLES. DOMINION FORECAST. 'Wind—The indications are for northerly winds, moderate to strong, and freshening to gale in places. Weather—The weather appears likely to be cloudy and unsettled; rain probable. Heavy rain is to be expected and rivers flooded in the back country. The indications are for electrical disturbances; warm temperatures. Barometer—The barometer is unsteady, but has a falling tendency. IN other places. rrhe' following Is the telegraphed report of weather conditions throughout New Zealand at 9 a.m. to-day: Napier . 29.66 77 NW.3 V Smooth C. Egmont . 29.{2 66 N,7 O Rough Wanganui . 29.66 73 NW,2 c Smooth Wellington 29.58 62 NW,S O Mod C. Campbell 29.74 65 NW.6 OZ Rough Farewell S. . 29.45 66 N,6 O Con Greymouth . 25.40 60 N,6 R Mod Arthur’s P. . 54 NW.3 R Christeh’ch 29.37 68 NE.S C Akaroa L.H. 29.40 58 NW,I C Smooth Dunedin . 29.39 55 NE,I O 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, gals; 9, strong gaie; 10. whole gale; 11, storm; 12, hurricane. Weather—B, blue sky; BC, blue sky and detached clouds; C, cloudy; O, overcost; 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.