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Gale force winds batter north and west Wales coastlines 70mph gale force winds battering Wales coastlines
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Gale force winds are battering the north and west Wales coastlines and the Met Office warns there is worse to come. Gale force winds are battering Wales' coastlines and the Met Office warns there is worse to come.
Weather warnings are in place for Thursday as heavy rain and strong winds sweep across the country. Winds of 70mph has been recorded at Capel Curig in Conwy, and 62 mph in Aberdaron, Gwynedd.
Winds of 70mph has been recorded at Capel Curig, Conwy, and 62mph in Aberdaron, Gwynedd. Unofficial wind speeds of 100mph have also been recorded on Snowdon, Gwynedd, and 92mph on Worm's Head, Gower.
James Trott, from New Quay, Cardigan Bay, told the BBC the moment an oak tree crashed into his garden. Roads and rail services have been disrupted by the weather, including the A55 which is closed in both directions at Bangor.
North Wales Police said the dual carriageway is closed between junction 12 at Bangor and junction 11, Tal y Bont, and are warning people not to travel "unless absolutely necessary".
Four flood alerts are in place as heavy rain and strong winds sweep across the country.
There are currently flood alerts in place across all areas on Anglesey near rivers and areas surrounding the rivers Taff and Cynin.
James Trott, from New Quay, Cardigan Bay, told the BBC about the moment an oak tree crashed into his garden.
"At 05:30 GMT we heard a massive crash and looked outside to see our big old oak tree narrowly missing our house and falling in our garden," he said."At 05:30 GMT we heard a massive crash and looked outside to see our big old oak tree narrowly missing our house and falling in our garden," he said.
"It has smashed our fence down and our dogs are going crazy. We are getting 70 mph winds here and the rain is horizontal at the moment."It has smashed our fence down and our dogs are going crazy. We are getting 70 mph winds here and the rain is horizontal at the moment.
"We are very near Aberystwyth where the caravan camp sites were badly flooded last time so I really fear for them if this weather carries on.""We are very near Aberystwyth where the caravan camp sites were badly flooded last time so I really fear for them if this weather carries on."
Winds of 70mph has been recorded at Capel Curig, Conwy, and 62mph in Aberdaron, Gwynedd, and there are reports of flooding at properties in Talwrn, Anglesey.
There is an amber warning in place across much of south Wales and a yellow warning for the rest of the nation for the afternoon and evening.There is an amber warning in place across much of south Wales and a yellow warning for the rest of the nation for the afternoon and evening.
The weather has delayed the opening of Cardiff's Winter Wonderland where Only Boys Aloud were due to perform.The weather has delayed the opening of Cardiff's Winter Wonderland where Only Boys Aloud were due to perform.
Flooding riskFlooding risk
BBC Wales meteorologist Derek Brockway said up to 50mm could fall in some spots, with winds gusting at 50-70mph.BBC Wales meteorologist Derek Brockway said up to 50mm could fall in some spots, with winds gusting at 50-70mph.
He said there could be localised flooding as rain falls on already saturated ground.He said there could be localised flooding as rain falls on already saturated ground.
Mr Brockway warned further strong to severe gale force winds could cause problems for people travelling.Mr Brockway warned further strong to severe gale force winds could cause problems for people travelling.
"It is something to be concerned about," he said."It is something to be concerned about," he said.
"A very active cold front is going to move through so that is going to bring some intense rain."A very active cold front is going to move through so that is going to bring some intense rain.
"We're looking at 20mm of rain, just under an inch, but one or two spots could get 40mm to 50mm," he told BBC News."We're looking at 20mm of rain, just under an inch, but one or two spots could get 40mm to 50mm," he told BBC News.
"[There are] strong to severe gale force winds so that's going to cause problems for travelling. Looking at 50-70mph gusts."[There are] strong to severe gale force winds so that's going to cause problems for travelling. Looking at 50-70mph gusts.
"There is a risk of some flooding.""There is a risk of some flooding."
National Coastwatch Institution volunteer John Kavanagh told BBC Wales the sea at Worm's Head was "like a cauldron" and he had never seen the sea "so dark".
"We've got waves lashing over the Worm's Head, which I've never seen before," he said.
"There are hurricane force winds and driving winds - and there's no one out surfing. It doesn't show any signs of abating."
He added a lot of ground was already saturated following the heavy rainfall in the summer, meaning there was a possible higher risk of flooding.He added a lot of ground was already saturated following the heavy rainfall in the summer, meaning there was a possible higher risk of flooding.
The weather has already made an impact on the roads.The weather has already made an impact on the roads.
The A477 Cleddau Bridge in Pembrokeshire is closed to high sided vehicles and a fallen tree has blocked the A4075 Holyland Road, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, in both directions. A fallen tree has blocked the A4075 Holyland Road, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, in both directions.
One lane is closed due to strong winds on the M48 Severn Bridge in both directions between J2 at Chepstow and J1.One lane is closed due to strong winds on the M48 Severn Bridge in both directions between J2 at Chepstow and J1.
There are strong winds on the M4 Briton Ferry bridge and a 40 mph speed restriction is in place.There are strong winds on the M4 Briton Ferry bridge and a 40 mph speed restriction is in place.
One lane is closed due to flooding on the M4 westbound between J24 (A48) and and J25.One lane is closed due to flooding on the M4 westbound between J24 (A48) and and J25.
There is also disruption on the railways, with the First Great Western line between London Paddington and Cardiff Central. There are delays at Bristol Temple Meads dbecause of flooding. There is also disruption on the railways, with the First Great Western line between London Paddington and Cardiff Central. There are delays at Bristol Temple Meads because of flooding.
Amber warnings advise people to be prepared for severe weather, while yellow warnings tell them to be aware.Amber warnings advise people to be prepared for severe weather, while yellow warnings tell them to be aware.
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