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Storm Francis: Homes flood and campers rescued in Wales Storm Francis: Homes flood and campers rescued in Wales
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Homes have been flooded and campers have been rescued as Storm Francis hits Wales.Homes have been flooded and campers have been rescued as Storm Francis hits Wales.
Some roads are closed and motorists are facing widespread travel disruption as heavy rain caused river levels to rise.Some roads are closed and motorists are facing widespread travel disruption as heavy rain caused river levels to rise.
Flood water has entered homes in south Wales, and firefighters rescued a nine campers and two dogs close to "fast flowing water" in Carmarthenshire.Flood water has entered homes in south Wales, and firefighters rescued a nine campers and two dogs close to "fast flowing water" in Carmarthenshire.
The Met Office has warned injuries from "flying debris" are possible and large waves could endanger lives.The Met Office has warned injuries from "flying debris" are possible and large waves could endanger lives.
Properties have been flooded in Neath, Whitland, Tonyrefail and Llanelli.Properties have been flooded in Neath, Whitland, Tonyrefail and Llanelli.
It comes as the the Met Office said the UK was facing "another unseasonably wet and windy spell", with some communities in Scotland warned they could be cut off by floods. It comes as the the Met Office said the UK was facing "another unseasonably wet and windy spell", with a yellow warning - telling people to be aware - in place for Wales from 08:00 BST on Tuesday until 08:00 BST on Wednesday.
In Wales, commuters are also being warned of disruption, with roads closed and some trains cancelled or delayed due to the flooding. Roads have closed and some trains cancelled or delayed due to the flooding.
National Rail tweeted that the railway line at Neath had been blocked, with trains between Swansea and Cardiff cancelled or delayed.National Rail tweeted that the railway line at Neath had been blocked, with trains between Swansea and Cardiff cancelled or delayed.
A 30mph speed limit has been put in place on a number of services in south Wales, with passengers warned to expect delays due to the severe weather.A 30mph speed limit has been put in place on a number of services in south Wales, with passengers warned to expect delays due to the severe weather.
Traffic Wales warned of "extremely poor driving conditions" and people should plan ahead.Traffic Wales warned of "extremely poor driving conditions" and people should plan ahead.
Firefighters used lines and wading gear to rescue nine people and two dogs from a flooded campsite in St Clears, Carmarthenshire, after river levels rose.Firefighters used lines and wading gear to rescue nine people and two dogs from a flooded campsite in St Clears, Carmarthenshire, after river levels rose.
Natural Resources Wales said the levels at the River Cynin were 2m above their normal levels at 9:00 BST on Tuesday.
Carmarthenshire councillor Rob James, told BBC Radio Wales' Breakfast show, there was "about a foot of water" in homes in Llanelli.Carmarthenshire councillor Rob James, told BBC Radio Wales' Breakfast show, there was "about a foot of water" in homes in Llanelli.
"Drivers need to take care when driving and don't take any risks," he said. "Drivers need to take care when driving and don't take any risks," he said. 
A yellow Met Office warning - telling people to be aware - is in place from 08:00 BST on Tuesday until 08:00 BST on Wednesday.
There could also be power cuts and buildings could be damaged as the wind spreads from the south west.
Four flood warnings have been issued along rivers in Carmarthenshire, with communities close to the River Hydfron at Llanddowror, River Gwendraeth Fawr at Pontyberem and River Gwendraeth Fawr at Pontyates and Ponthenry, told to be prepared.Four flood warnings have been issued along rivers in Carmarthenshire, with communities close to the River Hydfron at Llanddowror, River Gwendraeth Fawr at Pontyberem and River Gwendraeth Fawr at Pontyates and Ponthenry, told to be prepared.
There are also a number of flood alerts in place.There are also a number of flood alerts in place.
Chepstow Racecourse said it had cancelled its scheduled races on Wednesday due to the heavy rain.Chepstow Racecourse said it had cancelled its scheduled races on Wednesday due to the heavy rain.
Meanwhile Swim Wales warned people not to take "unnecessary risks" at the coast as "large waves can easily pull you out to sea".Meanwhile Swim Wales warned people not to take "unnecessary risks" at the coast as "large waves can easily pull you out to sea".
A Met Office spokesman said: "Gusts are likely to reach 55-60 mph for quite a few places, with exposed coasts and hills seeing gusts of around 70 mph."A Met Office spokesman said: "Gusts are likely to reach 55-60 mph for quite a few places, with exposed coasts and hills seeing gusts of around 70 mph."
A moderate rain warning has also been issued for Ceredigion, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Anglesey, Powys and Wrexham.A moderate rain warning has also been issued for Ceredigion, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Anglesey, Powys and Wrexham.
A Met Office spokesman said: "Heavy rain during Tuesday and early Wednesday is expected to result in some flooding and disruption to travel."A Met Office spokesman said: "Heavy rain during Tuesday and early Wednesday is expected to result in some flooding and disruption to travel."
It spans from 23:00 BST on Monday to 05:00 BST on Wednesday.It spans from 23:00 BST on Monday to 05:00 BST on Wednesday.
Have you been affected by Storm Francis? Share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.Have you been affected by Storm Francis? Share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.
Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist.Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist.