Strong winds to bring disruption and danger to Wales

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

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind across Pembrokeshire and southern Wales until Friday noon.

A Met Office yellow weather warning for wind will be in force across Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire from midnight until 12pm on Friday, 23 October. Gusts of 50 to 60mph are forecast, with exposed coastal areas possibly experiencing even stronger winds. The warning covers dangerous coastal conditions, with forecasters warning that large waves and material could be thrown onto seafronts, coastal roads and properties around the West Wales coastline.

The Met Office said there is a slight chance of some damage to buildings such as tiles blown from roofs, a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris, and a small chance of longer journey times or cancellations affecting road, rail, air and ferry services. Some roads and bridges could close. There is also a slight chance of power cuts, which could affect mobile phone coverage.

The strongest winds are expected overnight and during Friday morning, with conditions probably beginning to ease from late morning into the early afternoon. Heavy rain is also expected at times, which could make travelling conditions more difficult. People are advised to prepare by securing loose items outside homes, including bins, garden furniture and trampolines, and to keep torches, spare batteries and mobile phone power packs available in case of power cuts. Anyone planning to travel is encouraged to check the latest information before setting off because delays and cancellations are possible.

How it is being reported

• Weather warning issued as powerful winds threaten danger and travel chaosStrong winds could cause travel disruption, power cuts and dangerous coastal conditions in Pembrokeshire later this week.Tivyside Advertiser · 19 Oct, 11:33
• Weather warning issued as powerful winds threaten danger and travel chaosStrong winds could cause travel disruption, power cuts and dangerous coastal conditions in Pembrokeshire later this week.South Wales Guardian · 19 Oct, 11:33

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