THE WEATHER.
TO-DAY’S BAROMETER.
MAGNETIC OBSERVATORY, CHRISTCHURCH. Meteorological observations taken at 5.30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 1930: Barometer —29.662, rising slowly. Maximum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—ss.7. Minimum temperature during preceding twenty-four hours—4o.l. Temperature at 9.30 a.m.—Dry bulb, 46.5; wet bulb, 41.7. Humidity per cent—6S. Maximum temperature in sun—94. Minimum thermometer on grass—3o.s. Wind—S.W., high wind. Cloud (0-10) —7. Rainfall —.060 in. „ Rainfall to date this year—B.B4om. Rainfall to date last year—9.s73m. NOON READINGS. Barometer—29.729, rising slowly. Temperature—49.s. Wind—S.W., high wind. Cloud (0-10) —1. DOMINION FORECAST. The indications are for:— Southerly winds moderate to strong, increasing from strong to gale, but later increasing. The weather will probably prove squally, with heavy showers and cold temperatures. B arome ter rising. -STAR” SPECIAL FORECAST. CANTERBURY. The forecast of weather conditions which may be expected to prevail during a period of twenty-four hours from 230 p.m. daily:— Wind.—Strong southerly ruling. Weather.—Cold and changeable and an occasional shower likely: hail and sleet in places. WEST COAST. (Twenty-four hours from 9 a.m. Wednesday.) Wind.—Strong westerly to southerly. Weather.—Cold and changeable, with an occasional scattered shower. F. L. WOOLES. IN OTHER PLACES. The following fs the telegraphed report of weather conditions throughout New Zealand at 9 a.m. to-day:— Napier . 29.62 57 W2 B Smooth C. Egmont . 29.78 50 SW7 C Rough Wanganui . 29.66 51 WSWS O Con. Wellington 29.51 51 W 4 BC Smooth C. Campbell 29.54 52 SW3 O Mod. Farewell S. 29.64 50 SW6 C Mod. Greymouth 29.67 43 SE2 P Com Arthur's P. Line interrupted. Christch’ch 29.66 4 7 SWS C Akaroa L.H. 29.61 46 SW9 G Rough Dunedin . 29.71 44 SWS B Bluff . 29.72 48 SW6 CPM Con. 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 rale-; S, snow; D. drizzle; P. passing showers; 11, hail; Q. squally; L. lightning; T, thunder; F. fog; LI. mist; Z. haze.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 19080, 27 May 1930, Page 9
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357THE WEATHER. Star (Christchurch), Issue 19080, 27 May 1930, Page 9
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