Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-02

tine principal stations IN the OnlteI SsdteS
from a sufficient number of other stations
to represent the general weather condi-
tons over considerable portion OF the
country. In addition to these telegraphic
messages, wireless reports are sent from
vessels that find it possible to communi-
cate with the coast stations of the wealth
er bureau. These, in most cases daily
communications are then telegraphed to
the central Office.
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arrangements are under way to In
wireless from vessels on the Atlantic ami
gulf coasts and in West Indian waters"
said Prof. Frankenfield.
There have been several instances in
the last year or two where reports by
Washington to locate the center of hur-
ricane and give warning to shipping Of its
probable course when the reports from
land stations gave no data on which to
base calculation of the position of the
center. This service by wireless will In
like manner be of importance in connect
ton with storms that develop along the
coast with destructive energy
Through wireless, cable or telegraph
reports are sent in to Washington cover.
Ing even a greater area than that ira.
versed by passing vessels. In fact. daily
the weather conditions of practically the
entire northern hemisphere are made
known to the central Office of the United
states weather bureau. Canada and
Mexico maintain weather services similar
to that Of this country, and, by system
OF interchange, reports are received from
a number of their stations Daily obser-
vations are also received from Great Brit
ain, Germany. France, Russia, Portugal,
Iceland. the Farce Islands. the Azores,
the Philippines, Hawaii and Alaska.
Having received reports from all over
the country, the weather prophets at
Washington must busy themselves maxi
ing predictions for the next day or two.
These reports consist of observations of
the barometer and thermometer, the We
lecity and direction of the wind. state Of
the weather and the amount Of rain or
snow fall. 1t is generally from the indi-
cations afforded by the wind and the
barometer that the weather forecast man
draws, his conclusions.
The method Of using these indications
as guides for determining future weather
conditions is perhaps most concisely CIV
en- in a pamphlet issued by the weather
bureau in explanation Of its map.
when the wind sets in from points be-
tween south and southeast and the
barometer falls steadily, storm is ap-
preaching from the west or northwest,
and it's center will pass near or to the
north of the observer within twelve to
twenty-four hours. with winds shifting
to northwest by way of southwest and
west. When the wind sets in from points
between east and northeast and the
barometer falls steadily. q storm is APP
preaching from south or southwest, and
It's center will pass near or to the south
or east Of the observer within twelve to
twenty-four hours. with winds shifting to
northwest by way OF north. The rapidity
Of the storms approach and it's intensity
will be indicated by the rate and amount
of the fall In the barometer"
The forecaster takes into consideration
the local conditions OF each section Of
the country and by the method given and
by comparison with previous reports he
makes his predictions. Within about two
hours after these local observations have
been taken and telegraphed to the fore
east centers the weather prophets have
completed their work. These forecasts
principal distributing points, whence they
are further disseminated by telegraph,
telephone and mail. These forecasts are
delivered daily by mail at nearly 135,0OO
addresses More than 3,50O. 900 telephone
subscribers, mainly in the rural districts.
receive the forecasts within an hour of
the time the, prediction was made. In
addition to this system of forecast dis
tribution is that carried on by the press
associations and the daily newspapers.
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United States is out Of touch with these
weather predictions. and their value to
farmers, stock raisers, merchants. and,
In fact. to nearly all men in the various
industries that require some portion Of
the work to be carried on out of doors,
has been proved in many ways during the
past several years. Among the most i'm