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Travel disruption in south Wales as 'major Atlantic storm' passes through Travel disruption in south Wales as 'major Atlantic storm' passes through
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Flooding is bringing travel disruption as what forecasts described as a "major Atlantic storm" passes through.Flooding is bringing travel disruption as what forecasts described as a "major Atlantic storm" passes through.
Wales escaped the worst of the winds with Met Office warnings of gusts of up to 80mph in parts of southern Britain. Wales escaped the worst of the winds with the Met Office reporting gusts of 99mph (159km/h) on the Isle of Wight.
The second Severn crossing re-opened by 06:00 GMT but the old M48 bridge remains closed, and flooding is still affecting roads.The second Severn crossing re-opened by 06:00 GMT but the old M48 bridge remains closed, and flooding is still affecting roads.
Train disruption is reported, while five flood warnings are already in place on rivers. Train disruption is reported, while six flood warnings are already in place on rivers.
South Wales Fire and Rescue advised motorists not to drive through flood water saying it can be deeper and faster flowing than it appears.South Wales Fire and Rescue advised motorists not to drive through flood water saying it can be deeper and faster flowing than it appears.
South Wales Police received calls about localised road flooding from many parts of Cardiff, including Canton, Cathays, Roath, Rumney and St Mellons.South Wales Police received calls about localised road flooding from many parts of Cardiff, including Canton, Cathays, Roath, Rumney and St Mellons.
Officers were called to the A4161 Newport Road, with items reported to be floating down it "like a river" before the road was closed in both directions between Broadway and Albany Road, Roath.Officers were called to the A4161 Newport Road, with items reported to be floating down it "like a river" before the road was closed in both directions between Broadway and Albany Road, Roath.
Flood water had to be pumped out from an old people's home in Newport Road.
The A48 was just passable between St Nicholas and the A4050 Port Road at Culverhouse Cross after being closed by flooding and a fallen tree.The A48 was just passable between St Nicholas and the A4050 Port Road at Culverhouse Cross after being closed by flooding and a fallen tree.
There is also flooding on the A4050 Port Road, near Station Road East.There is also flooding on the A4050 Port Road, near Station Road East.
The A4160 Penarth Road, on the outskirts of Cardiff, is closed in both directions due to flooding between Barry Road and Brindley Road, and police have reported abandoned vehicles in the area.The A4160 Penarth Road, on the outskirts of Cardiff, is closed in both directions due to flooding between Barry Road and Brindley Road, and police have reported abandoned vehicles in the area.
Fire crews in Cardiff, Newport and Barry were dealing with flooding calls to homes by 05:00 GMT.Fire crews in Cardiff, Newport and Barry were dealing with flooding calls to homes by 05:00 GMT.
There was flooding in the basement of a house in Cranbrook Street, Cathays and in Langstone Road, Langstone and Kingsway Road in Pill, Newport.There was flooding in the basement of a house in Cranbrook Street, Cathays and in Langstone Road, Langstone and Kingsway Road in Pill, Newport.
There is also flooding on the roads in the Kingsway and Kensington place areas in Newport, and the ground floor of a pub in Tintern was flooded. In Chepstow, the A466 is closed in both directions closed due to flooding between Welsh Street and Trelleck Road in Tintern.
There is also flooding on the roads in the Kingsway and Kensington place areas in Newport, and the ground floor of The Anchor pub in Tintern was flooded.
The closures of both Severn motorway bridges were announced as very high winds and heavy rain were forecast to peak at around 04:00 on Monday.The closures of both Severn motorway bridges were announced as very high winds and heavy rain were forecast to peak at around 04:00 on Monday.
One was re-opened by 06:00 GMT as the winds were not as strong as first feared. One was re-opened by 06:00 GMT as the winds were not as strong as first feared, but Gwent Police warned motorists to expect tailbacks and to plan ahead.
But there was disruption to the public transport network: There was disruption to the public transport network:
Earlier on Sunday there was concern that trees could come down affecting power supplies. 'Close eye'
And Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has urged its customers to let them know about any flooding in the sewer networks. No incidents were reported in mid and north Wales.
'Developing situation' Martin Young, chief forecaster at the Met Office, said: "This weather system is typical of what we expect to see in winter but as it's coming in during autumn - when trees are in leaf - and while the ground is fairly saturated, it does pose some risks.
Martin Young, chief forecaster at the Met Office, said: "While this is a major storm for the UK, we don't currently expect winds to be as strong as those seen in the 'Great Storm' of 1987 or the 'Burns Day storm' of 1990.
"This weather system is typical of what we expect to see in winter but as it's coming in during autumn - when trees are in leaf - and while the ground is fairly saturated, it does pose some risks.
"We could see some uprooted trees or other damage from the winds and there's a chance of some surface water flooding from the rainfall - all of which could lead to some disruption.""We could see some uprooted trees or other damage from the winds and there's a chance of some surface water flooding from the rainfall - all of which could lead to some disruption."
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) website listed five flood alerts as of 05:20 GMT for the River Taff in Cardiff, the upper Teme including Knighton; Lower Dee Valley from Llangollen to Trevalyn Meadows; Upper Dee Valley from Llanuwchllyn to Llangollen including Corwen; and the Vyrnwy Catchment. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) website listed five flood alerts as of 05:20 GMT for the River Taff in Cardiff; the upper Teme including Knighton; Lower Dee Valley from Llangollen to Trevalyn Meadows; Upper Dee Valley from Llanuwchllyn to Llangollen including Corwen; the Vyrnwy Catchment and the Dyfi Catchment.
A NRW spokesman said: "Whilst all of Wales can expect heavy rainfall, the worst affected areas are likely to be Powys, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham. A NRW spokesman said: "Officers have been monitoring river levels closely and checking flood defences over the weekend and will continue to keep a close eye on the situation."
"The strong winds expected late Sunday and during the early hours of Monday morning could cause large waves along the Pembrokeshire and south Wales coasts. Racing was abandoned at Bangor-on-Dee, while the Woodland Trust urged people to stay indoors.
"Officers have been monitoring river levels closely and checking flood defences over the weekend and will continue to keep a close eye on the situation." Norman Starks, the trust's UK operations director, said: "Although it's exciting and tempting to wander around woods in windy conditions, please don't."
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Many local authorities have been preparing for bad weather.Many local authorities have been preparing for bad weather.
Rhondda Cynon Taf councillor Andrew Morgan - cabinet member for frontline services - said sandbags were being filled and preparations were being made for fallen trees.Rhondda Cynon Taf councillor Andrew Morgan - cabinet member for frontline services - said sandbags were being filled and preparations were being made for fallen trees.
Mr Morgan said crews worked all day on Saturday to remove fallen leaves to try and stop gullies being blocked, which could lead to roads flooding.Mr Morgan said crews worked all day on Saturday to remove fallen leaves to try and stop gullies being blocked, which could lead to roads flooding.
"Our advice to people beforehand is to check in case there's anything loose in their gardens which could be flown about and to check for blocked drains and culverts and to contact the local council as soon as possible and we'll try and get someone there to assist," he added."Our advice to people beforehand is to check in case there's anything loose in their gardens which could be flown about and to check for blocked drains and culverts and to contact the local council as soon as possible and we'll try and get someone there to assist," he added.
Monday's National Hunt meeting at Bangor-on-Dee has been abandoned due to a waterlogged track, with course clerk Andrew Morris saying it would be a "pointless exercise to continue".
Meanwhile Dwr Cymru Welsh Water is asking its customers to work with them to keep sewers flowing through wet weather.Meanwhile Dwr Cymru Welsh Water is asking its customers to work with them to keep sewers flowing through wet weather.
"The network gets placed under increased pressure during this type of weather therefore we would be grateful if customers could immediately notify us on issues they become aware of relating to it in their area," said director of waste water services Steve Wilson."The network gets placed under increased pressure during this type of weather therefore we would be grateful if customers could immediately notify us on issues they become aware of relating to it in their area," said director of waste water services Steve Wilson.
"We would ask customers to call our 24 hour operational helpline on 0800 085 3968 to report any issues.""We would ask customers to call our 24 hour operational helpline on 0800 085 3968 to report any issues."
The strongest storms were in southern and western England, with UK Power Networks reporting 40,000 homes left without electricity.
There is more information about the forecasts for Monday on the BBC Weather, Met Office and Environment Agency websites. See BBC Travel News for up to date travel information and the Highways Agency and Traffic Wales websites for details about road conditions. BBC Local has information from your area.
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