Storm Ali: Yellow warnings for strong winds issued for Wales
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Wind damage caused the closure of this road in Newbridge
Storm Ali has brought high winds to parts of Wales on Wednesday, after the Met Office issued a yellow warning, external.
Parts of North West Wales have been hit by 50-60mph winds with a gust of 74mph recorded in Capel Curig.
A yellow "be aware" warning has been issued by the Met Office, lasting until 22:00 BST on Wednesday.
A number of roads were shut due to safety concerns and fallen trees are causing issues.
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The railway line between Shrewsbury and Wrexham General has been blocked by a fallen tree, with delays of up to an hour predicted and some services cancelled.
A fire and rescue crew from Rhyl were called to a tree on fire on Towyn Way East after overhead cables came down on top of it.
The fire service were called to the scene at 12:50 BST today, with no injuries reported. Scottish Power were also called to the scene.
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The A55 Britannia Bridge linking Anglesey to the mainland has been reopened to high-sided vehicles after an earlier closure, but restrictions still apply to motorbikes, cycles and caravans.
The A5118 was partially closed in both directions after a tree fell between Llong and Mold.
Parts of Cyfartha Park in Merthyr Tydfil have been temporarily closed after a tree and several branches were brought down by the wind.
Winds have caused minor damage in Pembrokeshire with a tree brought down at Maes Hafren and a large branch falling on Bartletts Well Road in Sageston.
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Ferries between Holyhead and Dublin were cancelled earlier due to the strength of the wind.
Separate yellow warnings for strong winds and heavy rain have also been issued for Wales for Thursday and Friday bringing the possibility of travel disruption and power cuts.
The worst of the conditions caused by Storm Ali, the first named storm of 2018, are expected to affect Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Weather warning colours explained
Yellow: Severe weather expected. Plan ahead thinking about possible travel delays, or the disruption of day-to-day activities
Amber: Be prepared for disruption. Increased likelihood of bad weather, which could potentially disrupt plans and possibly cause travel delays, road and rail closures, interruption to power and the potential risk to life and property
Red: Extreme weather expected. Take action to keep yourself and others safe. Widespread damage, travel and power disruption and risk to life is likely. Avoid dangerous areas and follow the advice of the emergency services and local authorities
- Published19 September 2018
- Published19 September 2018
- Published19 September 2018
