HEAVY WEATHER.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1164, 22 June 1894, Page 33

HEAVY WEATHER.

A strong gale was blowing on Sunday and Monday. No damage was reported. The weather on Monday was bitterly cold, with frequent rain squalls. Four passengers by the Stormbird, which left Wangauui on Saturday evening, arrived in town on Monday afternoon, having walked after landing at Ohau Bay, where the steamer has been at anchor waiting for tho weather to moderate. Another steamer was at anchor in an adjoining bay. A slip has taken place on the line near Mangamahao, on the Wellington section of the Government railways, in the same spot where a slip occurred a week or two ago. Passengers have to be transferred from one train to another in consequence, but the goods traffic is suspended. It is expected that the obstruction will bo removed in three or four days. Captain Edwin states that the gales, which have been prevalent all over the North Island, have been caused by there being a cyclone centre to the westward of tho Three Kings about noon on Saturday, and travelling to the south-east, meeting an area of high pressure or anticyclone which was to tho westward of tho South Island at tho same time and advancing to the east. Both systems have so acted on each other as to cause a change of route, which has taken the cyclone centre more toward tho cast, and tho anticyclone more to the southward than usual. The lowest pressure of tho cyclone —which was from 80 to 100 miles north of tho North Capo at noon to-day—is 29in, and the highest pressure of tho anticyclone—which was south-south-east of Stewart Island—is estimated at 30-40 in. By Telegraph. — Press Association. New Plymouth, Juno IS. The heaviest south-easterly gale ever felt here was blowing all yesterday and during the night, and has not yet expended itself. A new roof on a house was blown off; tho High School chimney snapped off at the roof ; and the National Bank had its roof damaged. Fences are down in all directions, including one at the .Railway Station. The totalisator house on tho racecourse and tho stable at Mr Weetman's house have been blown down. Tho Church at Omata is a wreck. The velocity of the gale averaged 36*2 miles per hour. During 24 hours tho galo travelled 870 miles. Mr Veale, at tho Government Observatory here, says the wind blew at times with hurricane force. Chuistchurch, Juno 18. Tho weather is cloudy and bitterly cold. Auckland, June 18.

Heavy rain fell yesterday and to-day, with a heavy gale last evening. The vessels arriving report heavy weather on the coast, and that coasters aro taking shelter. The weather is still cold and rainy. Gisborne, Juno 18.

Heavy rain has been falling since Saturday last, and shows no sign of abatement. The rivers aro very high, and all the low-lying parts of tho district are under water. Considerable damage has been done to property. Nelson, June 18.

The south-east gale which commenced on Saturday night and continued for some 25 hours did a good deal of damage in tho Wangamea Valley, on the road to Havelock, and at Happy Valley. Tho stable of Newman Bros., coach proprietors, was blown down, but the horses escaped injury. A great many trees were blown across the road, and till these can be removed travelling will bo both difficult and dangerous. A day or two, however, will put matters right.