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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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There are warnings of travel disruption with both bridges out of south Wales closed 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 Met Office warnings of gusts of up to 80mph in parts of southern Britain.
Both the M48 old Severn bridge and second Severn crossings are closed, while flooding is affecting roads. Both the M48 old Severn bridge and second Severn crossings were reopened by 06:00 GMT but flooding is still affecting roads.
Train disruption is reported, while five flood warnings are already in place on rivers.Train disruption is reported, while five 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.
Crews in Cardiff, Newport and Barry were dealing with flooding calls to homes by 05:00 GMT.Crews in Cardiff, Newport and Barry were dealing with flooding calls to homes by 05:00 GMT.
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.
The A48 was also closed in both directions between St Nicholas and the A4050 Port Road at Culverhouse Cross. 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.
Four cars were stuck in standing water in Penarth Road on the outskirts of Cardiff.Four cars were stuck in standing water in Penarth Road on the outskirts of Cardiff.
Fire crews were called to flooding in the basement of a house in Cranbrook Street, Cathays and in Langstone Road, Langstone and Kingsway Road in Pill, Newport.Fire crews were called to flooding in the basement of a house in Cranbrook Street, Cathays and in Langstone Road, Langstone and Kingsway Road in Pill, Newport.
The closures of both bridges - expected for several hours - 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.
A statement by Gwent Police said: "The decision taken by the Highways Agency in England, Traffic Wales, Gwent Police and Avon and Somerset Police will be kept under review so that the M4 crossing is reopened as soon as the wind drops and it is safe to do so. Both were reopened by 06:00 GMT as the winds were not as strong as first feared.
"While the crossings are closed the diversion will by via the A449, A40, M50 and M5. But there was disruption to the public transport network:
"Those travelling from west Wales can use the A465 to join the diversionary route. A previously planned overnight closure of the M50 for road works has been cancelled to allow for the diversion.
"The joint decision has been taken to protect the safety of people who would be using the crossings.
"There is a strong possibility this will impact on the early Monday rush hour, so people are being urged to plan ahead."
Earlier on Sunday there was concern that trees could come down affecting power supplies.Earlier on Sunday there was concern that trees could come down affecting power supplies.
And Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has urged its customers to let them know about any flooding in the sewer networks.And Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has urged its customers to let them know about any flooding in the sewer networks.
'Developing situation''Developing situation'
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.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."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."
Irish Ferries have cancelled the fast ferry service between Holyhead and Dublin. 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.
Rosslare to Pembroke passengers are asked to ring 08717 300 400 or check the Irish Ferries website.
Meanwhile, 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.
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: "Whilst all of Wales can expect heavy rainfall, the worst affected areas are likely to be Powys, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham.
"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."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.
"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.""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."
SandbagsSandbags
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."