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Storm Callum: Weather causes disruption across Wales Storm Callum: Weather causes disruption across Wales
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Hundreds of homes are without power and there is travel disruption as Storm Callum sweeps across Wales.Hundreds of homes are without power and there is travel disruption as Storm Callum sweeps across Wales.
The Met Office issued an amber warning for heavy rain from Friday morning into Saturday for south Wales, while the whole country has a warning for wind.The Met Office issued an amber warning for heavy rain from Friday morning into Saturday for south Wales, while the whole country has a warning for wind.
Gusts hit 72mph (116km) at Capel Curig in Conwy with 15mm (0.6in) of rain falling in three hours near St Davids.Gusts hit 72mph (116km) at Capel Curig in Conwy with 15mm (0.6in) of rain falling in three hours near St Davids.
Three flood warnings have also been put in place for Friday afternoon, with more than two dozen further alerts. A number of flood warnings were also issued on Friday afternoon, with almost 30 further flood alerts.
How is transport affected?How is transport affected?
Arriva Trains Wales said a bus replacement service was in place for commuters from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniog in Gwynedd, and between Machynlleth and Pwlleli, also in Gwynedd.Arriva Trains Wales said a bus replacement service was in place for commuters from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniog in Gwynedd, and between Machynlleth and Pwlleli, also in Gwynedd.
Meanwhile trains between Swansea and Carmarthen, Aberystwyth and Newtown and between Cardiff Central and Aberdare were cancelled on Friday morning.Meanwhile trains between Swansea and Carmarthen, Aberystwyth and Newtown and between Cardiff Central and Aberdare were cancelled on Friday morning.
It has also published an amended timetable for Saturday.It has also published an amended timetable for Saturday.
The A465 Heads of the Valleys road was closed at Hirwaun in Rhondda Cynon Taff causing about two miles of congestion.The A465 Heads of the Valleys road was closed at Hirwaun in Rhondda Cynon Taff causing about two miles of congestion.
The A55 Britannia Bridge between Anglesey and the mainland has been closed to high-sided vehicles and the speed restricted to 30mph, while the M48 Severn crossing is shut eastbound.The A55 Britannia Bridge between Anglesey and the mainland has been closed to high-sided vehicles and the speed restricted to 30mph, while the M48 Severn crossing is shut eastbound.
The A5 at Llanfairpwllgwyngyll and the A454 at Beaumaris on Anglesey have reopened after fallen trees closed both of the roads on Friday morning.The A5 at Llanfairpwllgwyngyll and the A454 at Beaumaris on Anglesey have reopened after fallen trees closed both of the roads on Friday morning.
The A4059 at Aberdare in Rhondda Cynon Taff has been closed due to flooding at Tesco. The A4059 at Aberdare in Rhondda Cynon Taff has been closed due to flooding at Tesco, as has the A4215 between Defynnog and Libanus in Powys.
Dyfed-Powys Police has urged motorists to take care on rural roads.Dyfed-Powys Police has urged motorists to take care on rural roads.
Ferry crossings to Ireland are expected to be heavily disrupted. Both Irish Ferries and Stena Line have cancelled crossings between Wales and Ireland on Friday.Ferry crossings to Ireland are expected to be heavily disrupted. Both Irish Ferries and Stena Line have cancelled crossings between Wales and Ireland on Friday.
What about flooding and power cuts?What about flooding and power cuts?
Heavy rain is expected to cause flooding on the River Neath at Aberdulais in Neath Port Talbot, the River Tawe at Abercraf and the River Twrch at Cwmtwrch, both in Powys. Heavy rain is expected to cause flooding on a number of rivers, including the River Towy at Carmarthen Quay in Carmarthenshire, the River Lower Clydach at Clydach Bridge in Monmouthshire, the River Neath at Aberdulais and Resolven in Neath Port Talbot, the River Tawe at Abercraf and the River Twrch at Cwmtwrch, both in Powys.
Natural Resources Wales has now issued three flood warnings, which advises people to take immediate action. Natural Resources Wales has now issued a number of flood warnings, which advises people to take "immediate action".
Homes were left without power on Friday morning, with hundreds of properties in Neath Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, Anglesey, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion affected, along with the Whitchurch and Llanishen areas of Cardiff.Homes were left without power on Friday morning, with hundreds of properties in Neath Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, Anglesey, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion affected, along with the Whitchurch and Llanishen areas of Cardiff.
There was a power cut in parts of Newport earlier on Friday but Western Power Distribution say this has now been reinstated.There was a power cut in parts of Newport earlier on Friday but Western Power Distribution say this has now been reinstated.
Bryngwran School on Anglesey was also closed due to a lack of electricity.Bryngwran School on Anglesey was also closed due to a lack of electricity.
What is the forecast?What is the forecast?
The worst of the rain is expected to be on south and south-facing hills, with 120mm to 160mm (4.7in to 6.3in) predicted, according to the Met Office.The worst of the rain is expected to be on south and south-facing hills, with 120mm to 160mm (4.7in to 6.3in) predicted, according to the Met Office.
The yellow warning for wind affects the whole country and is likely to cause problems on road, rail and ferries.The yellow warning for wind affects the whole country and is likely to cause problems on road, rail and ferries.
Meanwhile, the majority of Wales is covered by a yellow warning for rain and motorists have been warned to be prepared for poor driving conditions.Meanwhile, the majority of Wales is covered by a yellow warning for rain and motorists have been warned to be prepared for poor driving conditions.
The yellow warnings for wind and rain last until midnight, but the amber warning for rain across south Wales is set to last until 18:00 on Saturday.The yellow warnings for wind and rain last until midnight, but the amber warning for rain across south Wales is set to last until 18:00 on Saturday.
Wind speeds are expected to drop slightly, but rain is likely to be set in until Sunday, which will be cooler but is set to be dry as the storm passes.Wind speeds are expected to drop slightly, but rain is likely to be set in until Sunday, which will be cooler but is set to be dry as the storm passes.
Amber warnings can mean:Amber warnings can mean:
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