Weather Forecasting Rules and Barometer Guidance
A historical note explains wind directions barometer readings and general rules for spot forecasts. It covers effects of easterly winds falling barometer on weather, how to interpret rising or falling readings, and cues for fair weather, rain, storms, and wind changes with emphasis on careful handling of the barometer.
Understanding Barometers and Weather Forecasting
The article explains aneroid barometers, their construction and how external pressure changes move a scale. It emphasizes reading pressure trends rather than single values and notes combining barometer data with wind direction for accurate forecasts. It cites US Weather Bureau guidance on pressure wind combinations and resulting weather types.
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Meg Island Man's Case Continued
Walter Caswell, 22, of Hog Island, pleaded guilty at a Fifth District Court special session. The case was continued until October 19 and he was released on $200 bail after being charged with defacing property. Caswell was arrested for throwing a rock through a plate glass window at the Poop Deck Cafe. COLT vs. North Kingstown omorrow.
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