diff --git a/WeatherStation.ino b/WeatherStation.ino
index 7a64154..7e51758 100644
--- a/WeatherStation.ino
+++ b/WeatherStation.ino
@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ send_metrics()
         1;
     char message[message_size];
 
-    snprintf(message, message_size,
+    snprintf(message, message_size, ""
 #if defined(DHT_TYPE) || defined(HAVE_BMP180)
              "# HELP temperature_celsius Temperature in degrees Celsius\n"
              "# TYPE temperature_celsius gauge\n"