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| Heavy rain and 87mph winds bring disruption in Wales | |
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| Gales and heavy rain are bringing problems across Wales, with a wind speed of 87mph recorded in Conwy. | |
| The storm has brought fallen trees and blocked roads, property damage and cancelled trains. | |
| The Met Office has upgraded a rain alert in place for much of south, south west and mid Wales. | The Met Office has upgraded a rain alert in place for much of south, south west and mid Wales. |
| Fifteen flood alerts are already in force, including for the Anglesey and Cardigan Bay coast. | Fifteen flood alerts are already in force, including for the Anglesey and Cardigan Bay coast. |
| Storms could see as much as 60mm (2.4in) of rain falling on higher ground on both Monday and Tuesday. | Storms could see as much as 60mm (2.4in) of rain falling on higher ground on both Monday and Tuesday. |
| The downpours will be combined with gale to severe gale force winds and people are urged to remain vigilant. | The downpours will be combined with gale to severe gale force winds and people are urged to remain vigilant. |
| Arriva Trains Wales has cancelled some rail services in mid and south Wales due to flooding. | Arriva Trains Wales has cancelled some rail services in mid and south Wales due to flooding. |
| Routes affected include Trehafod to Pontypridd, Treherbert to Cardiff Central and services between Newtown Powys and Welshpool. | Routes affected include Trehafod to Pontypridd, Treherbert to Cardiff Central and services between Newtown Powys and Welshpool. |
| Trains between Newport and Hereford have been suspended because of flooding. Alternative transport is not available so passengers are advised not to travel. | |
| The A465 Heads of the Valleys Road has been closed between Cefn Coed and Dowlais Top near Merthyr Tydfil due to flooding. | |
| Although the 15 flood alerts are in the lowest category of warnings, two of them cover a huge stretch of coastline - the western coast of Anglesey together with the Lleyn Peninsula and Cardigan Bay. | Although the 15 flood alerts are in the lowest category of warnings, two of them cover a huge stretch of coastline - the western coast of Anglesey together with the Lleyn Peninsula and Cardigan Bay. |
| The others are for the Upper Severn in Powys the Lower Teifi in Pembrokeshire and the Usk in Newport and Monmouthshire. | The others are for the Upper Severn in Powys the Lower Teifi in Pembrokeshire and the Usk in Newport and Monmouthshire. |
| Natural Resources Wales (NRW) said the public needed to be prepared for possible flooding. | Natural Resources Wales (NRW) said the public needed to be prepared for possible flooding. |
| "Latest forecasts show persistent and intense rainfall is expected, continuing through to Tuesday, Christmas Eve," warned a spokesperson for NRW. | "Latest forecasts show persistent and intense rainfall is expected, continuing through to Tuesday, Christmas Eve," warned a spokesperson for NRW. |
| "While most parts of Wales will experience heavy rainfall at some point during the day, the worst affected areas are expected to be across the whole of south Wales, west and mid Wales. | "While most parts of Wales will experience heavy rainfall at some point during the day, the worst affected areas are expected to be across the whole of south Wales, west and mid Wales. |
| "Following prolonged periods of heavy rainfall earlier this week, ground remains saturated, meaning that further rainfall will quickly find its way into rivers and streams. | "Following prolonged periods of heavy rainfall earlier this week, ground remains saturated, meaning that further rainfall will quickly find its way into rivers and streams. |
| "This is likely to lead to more flood alerts and flood warnings being issued across Wales in coming days." | "This is likely to lead to more flood alerts and flood warnings being issued across Wales in coming days." |
| The amber "be prepared" alert - the second most serious - was upgraded from a yellow rain warning issued previously. | The amber "be prepared" alert - the second most serious - was upgraded from a yellow rain warning issued previously. |
| The yellow "be aware" alert is still in force for other parts of Wales, including much of mid and north Wales. | The yellow "be aware" alert is still in force for other parts of Wales, including much of mid and north Wales. |
| But in some parts of south Wales, Met Office chief forecaster Eddy Carroll said winds could gust up to 80mph - especially on exposed coasts - and reach between 50 and 60mph further inland. | But in some parts of south Wales, Met Office chief forecaster Eddy Carroll said winds could gust up to 80mph - especially on exposed coasts - and reach between 50 and 60mph further inland. |
| "We can expect stormy weather in many areas to start the Christmas week," he said. | "We can expect stormy weather in many areas to start the Christmas week," he said. |
| "A deep area of low pressure will sweep an active frontal system across England and Wales on Monday. | "A deep area of low pressure will sweep an active frontal system across England and Wales on Monday. |
| "This will bring 20-40mm rainfall quite widely, with over 60 mm likely across parts of the high ground. | "This will bring 20-40mm rainfall quite widely, with over 60 mm likely across parts of the high ground. |
| "Falling onto saturated ground, this will bring the risk of both surface water and river flooding." | "Falling onto saturated ground, this will bring the risk of both surface water and river flooding." |
| 'Dangers' | 'Dangers' |
| But the storms are expected to ease into Christmas Day. | But the storms are expected to ease into Christmas Day. |
| "Looking forward to Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, we are expecting it to turn colder with a mix of wintry showers and sunny spells but for wind speeds to drop. So there is a chance that some places may see a White Christmas," added Mr Carroll. | "Looking forward to Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, we are expecting it to turn colder with a mix of wintry showers and sunny spells but for wind speeds to drop. So there is a chance that some places may see a White Christmas," added Mr Carroll. |
| However, NRW said it was urging people to remain vigilant over the coming days. | However, NRW said it was urging people to remain vigilant over the coming days. |
| "People travelling to see family over Christmas are advised to allow extra time as driving conditions may be difficult," said a spokesperson. | "People travelling to see family over Christmas are advised to allow extra time as driving conditions may be difficult," said a spokesperson. |
| "People are advised to keep an eye on local news and weather forecasts for news of any disruption in their area, and are reminded of the dangers of driving through flood water." | "People are advised to keep an eye on local news and weather forecasts for news of any disruption in their area, and are reminded of the dangers of driving through flood water." |