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Wales weather: 250 people are evacuated as storms hit | |
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Around 250 people have been evacuated in Aberystwyth as the coast of Wales is hit by high tides and strong winds. | |
Around 150 students in seafront accommodation have been moved to another campus and a further 100 in private homes have also left. | |
Twelve flood warnings have been issued in areas including Aberystwyth, Amroth, Caernarfon and Borth. | Twelve flood warnings have been issued in areas including Aberystwyth, Amroth, Caernarfon and Borth. |
The Met Office has warned waves could be larger than usual and 70mph gusts have been recorded in Conwy. | The Met Office has warned waves could be larger than usual and 70mph gusts have been recorded in Conwy. |
Around Wales, two yellow warnings, meaning be aware, are in force, one for rain and another for wind. | Around Wales, two yellow warnings, meaning be aware, are in force, one for rain and another for wind. |
All coastal areas are at risk from strong winds. | All coastal areas are at risk from strong winds. |
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has issued 12 flood warnings: | Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has issued 12 flood warnings: |
People living close to the seafront in Aberystwyth have been urged to be vigilant ahead of the next high tide at 23:37 GMT. | |
Dyfed-Powys Police tweeted it had closed a number of roads in Amroth, Newgale, Aberystwyth and Borth. Drivers were advised to avoid coastal areas and not attempt to drive through flood water. | |
On Anglesey, the roof of a house in Llanfachraeth caught fire and collapsed after it was struck by lightning. | |
North Wales Fire and Rescue said it happened shortly before 09:30 GMT. No one was injured. | North Wales Fire and Rescue said it happened shortly before 09:30 GMT. No one was injured. |
In Capel Curig in Conwy, gusts of 70mph were recorded on Monday at 08:00 GMT. | In Capel Curig in Conwy, gusts of 70mph were recorded on Monday at 08:00 GMT. |
A gust of 66mph was recorded at Aberdaron on the Llyn Peninsula and another of 56mph at Mumbles at 10:00 GMT. | A gust of 66mph was recorded at Aberdaron on the Llyn Peninsula and another of 56mph at Mumbles at 10:00 GMT. |
Earlier 17 alerts of possible flooding were issued which dropped to nine just after midday. | Earlier 17 alerts of possible flooding were issued which dropped to nine just after midday. |
It came as councils along the coast of Wales assessed the damage caused by Friday's exceptional storm surge. | It came as councils along the coast of Wales assessed the damage caused by Friday's exceptional storm surge. |
Minister Alun Davies said he had been "shocked to the core" at damage in Aberystwyth and has ordered a review of coastal defences. | Minister Alun Davies said he had been "shocked to the core" at damage in Aberystwyth and has ordered a review of coastal defences. |
The promenade was hit by a tidal surge on Friday evening and the storm brought rocks and debris onto the front and nearby streets after high tide. | The promenade was hit by a tidal surge on Friday evening and the storm brought rocks and debris onto the front and nearby streets after high tide. |
NRW is updating its website every 15 minutes and the Environment Agency has a live flood warning map on its site. | NRW is updating its website every 15 minutes and the Environment Agency has a live flood warning map on its site. |
People who live in areas at risk of flooding can register for free flood warnings by calling Floodline on 0845 988 11 88. | People who live in areas at risk of flooding can register for free flood warnings by calling Floodline on 0845 988 11 88. |
As well as the risk of flooding, transport networks were affected across Wales on Monday. | As well as the risk of flooding, transport networks were affected across Wales on Monday. |
There were speed restrictions on the M48 Severn Bridge and the Britannia Bridge in north Wales due to high winds. | There were speed restrictions on the M48 Severn Bridge and the Britannia Bridge in north Wales due to high winds. |
In Pembrokeshire, the Cleddau Bridge has been closed to hided vehicles and the A487 is shut between Welsh Road (Newgale) and Anchor Down (Solva). | In Pembrokeshire, the Cleddau Bridge has been closed to hided vehicles and the A487 is shut between Welsh Road (Newgale) and Anchor Down (Solva). |
On the railways, disruption is expected on several Arriva Trains Wales services due to flooding. | On the railways, disruption is expected on several Arriva Trains Wales services due to flooding. |
Buses will replace trains from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniog until further notice, while the line between Machynlleth and Pwlhelli will remain closed for several weeks due to extensive damage. | Buses will replace trains from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniog until further notice, while the line between Machynlleth and Pwlhelli will remain closed for several weeks due to extensive damage. |
A replacement bus service is running between Llanelli and Carmarthen due to obstructions on the line at Pembrey and Burry Port. | A replacement bus service is running between Llanelli and Carmarthen due to obstructions on the line at Pembrey and Burry Port. |
All sailings are cancelled on Stena Line between Fishguard and Rosslare. | All sailings are cancelled on Stena Line between Fishguard and Rosslare. |
There will be full coverage of disruption from the stormy weather and flooding on BBC Wales online, via Twitter @BBCWalesNews, on Wales Today bulletins on BBC One Wales and on BBC Radio Wales. | There will be full coverage of disruption from the stormy weather and flooding on BBC Wales online, via Twitter @BBCWalesNews, on Wales Today bulletins on BBC One Wales and on BBC Radio Wales. |