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Wales weather: 250 people are evacuated as storms hit Wales weather: Students told to stay away from Aberystwyth front
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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 250 people have been forced to leave their homes in Aberystwyth and students told not to return as the Welsh coast continues to be 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. About 150 students in seafront flats have been moved out until Wednesday while 100 in private homes also left.
Four flood warnings have been issued in areas including Aberystwyth, Amroth, Caernarfon and Borth. Two flood warnings are in force for Caernarfon and Lower Dee Valley.
The Met Office has warned waves could be larger than usual and 70mph gusts have been recorded in Conwy. The Met Office 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.
The Aberystwyth student residence is to remain closed all evening while the building is assessed.
Students who have not yet returned to Aberystwyth after the Christmas holidays and who live on the seafront have been asked by the university to stay away until an update on the situation is given on Wednesday.
All coastal areas are at risk from strong winds.All coastal areas are at risk from strong winds.
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has issued three flood warnings: Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has issued two 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.People living close to the seafront in Aberystwyth have been urged to be vigilant ahead of the next high tide at 23:37 GMT.
The town's Victorian seafront shelter has partially collapsed into the pavement following the buffeting from the waves.
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.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. Mid and West Wales Fire Service said they were attending flooding at properties in Borth.
North Wales Fire and Rescue said it happened shortly before 09:30 GMT. No one was injured. On Anglesey, the roof of a house in Llanfachraeth caught fire and collapsed after it was struck by lightning. 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 have dropped to just eight by mid-afternoon.
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 there would be "no blank cheque" for rebuilding the promenade but said emergency funding would be available and urged Ceredigion council to apply.
He previously said he had been "shocked to the core" at damage in Aberystwyth and 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 high-sided 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.