Yellow weather warning issued for Welsh wind and rain

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 12:01 · Archive

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for 17 areas of Wales on Friday, with wind gusts of 50 to 70mph forecast.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for 17 areas of Wales covering the period from midnight on Friday until midday. Wind gusts of 50 to 60mph are forecast, with the potential for exposed coastal areas to experience stronger winds. WalesOnline reports that some coastal areas could see gusts of up to 70mph.

The warning covers much of mid and south Wales, including Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea, Torfaen and Vale of Glamorgan. Heavy rain will accompany the strong winds, making travel conditions particularly difficult.

The Met Office warned of potential damage to buildings such as tiles blown from roofs, transport disruption affecting road, rail, air and ferry services, and power cuts that could affect mobile phone coverage. There is also a small chance that some roads and bridges could close. Residents are advised to secure loose items such as bins, garden furniture and trampolines. The strongest winds are expected overnight and during the morning, with conditions easing by early afternoon.

How it is being reported

• Met Office yellow weather warning issued as storm looks set to batter 17 parts of WalesHeavy rain and gusts of up to 70mph have been forecast for Wales, which could see its first named storm of the season later this weekWalesOnline · 19 Oct, 11:39
• Strong winds could bring disruption and danger as new yellow weather warning issuedStrong winds are expected to cause disruption later this week.South Wales Argus · 19 Oct, 11:25

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