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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 the Met Office reporting gusts of 99mph (159km/h) on the Isle of Wight. | 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. |
| Some trains were disrupted while four flood warnings are still 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 for the early part of the morning 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 for the early part of the morning 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. | Flood water had to be pumped out from an old people's home in Newport Road. |
| The A4160 Penarth Road, on the outskirts of Cardiff, was closed in both directions due to flooding between Barry Road and Brindley Road, and police reported abandoned vehicles in the area. | The A4160 Penarth Road, on the outskirts of Cardiff, was closed in both directions due to flooding between Barry Road and Brindley Road, and police 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. |
| The A466 was also closed in both directions due to flooding in Tintern and there was early flooding on the A48 in the Vale of Glamorgan. | The A466 was also closed in both directions due to flooding in Tintern and there was early flooding on the A48 in the Vale of Glamorgan. |
| There was also flooding on the roads in the Kingsway and Kensington place areas in Newport, and the ground floor of The Anchor pub in Tintern, Monmouthshire, was flooded. | There was also flooding on the roads in the Kingsway and Kensington place areas in Newport, and the ground floor of The Anchor pub in Tintern, Monmouthshire, was flooded. |
| Parts of the pub date back to the 12th Century, and co-owner Polly Harrington described the ground floor as a mud bath. | Parts of the pub date back to the 12th Century, and co-owner Polly Harrington described the ground floor as a mud bath. |
| She said debris had washed down with water from high ground and blocked a culvert. | She said debris had washed down with water from high ground and blocked a culvert. |
| The highest recorded rainfall in Wales was in Cardiff, which saw 44mm (1.7in) and the strongest wind gust was 44mph (70km/h) in St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan. | The highest recorded rainfall in Wales was in Cardiff, which saw 44mm (1.7in) and the strongest wind gust was 44mph (70km/h) in St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan. |
| 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, but Gwent Police warned motorists to expect tailbacks and to plan ahead. | 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. |
| There was disruption to the public transport network: | There was disruption to the public transport network: |
| 'Close eye' | 'Close eye' |
| No incidents were reported in mid and north Wales. | No incidents were reported in mid and north Wales. |
| 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: "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 four flood alerts as of 11:07 GMT for the River Taff in Cardiff; the Lower Dee Valley from Llangollen to Trevalyn Meadows; the Vyrnwy Catchment and the Dyfi Catchment. | |
| 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." | 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." |
| Racing was abandoned at Bangor-on-Dee, while the Woodland Trust urged people to stay indoors. | Racing was abandoned at Bangor-on-Dee, while the Woodland Trust urged people to stay indoors. |
| 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." | 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." |
| Sandbags | Sandbags |
| 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. |
| 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. | 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. | 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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