The Zephyrometer is a public sculpture by Phil Price in Evans Bay, Wellington.

[1][2] It is a kinetic sculpture consisting of a concrete cylinder holding a 26 metres (85 ft) tall needle which sways to show wind direction and speed.

[3] On 14 August 2014 at approximately 2:30 pm, the Zephyrometer was struck by lightning during a hail storm, leaving the tip of the sculpture frayed.

A spokesman for Wellington City Council confirmed that the "needle" is "completely stuffed".

[4] Video of the actual lightning strike itself was captured by Solomon Emet and is viewable on YouTube [1].