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Wales weather: Evacuations carried out as storms hit Wales weather: Evacuations carried out as storms hit
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People are being urged to leave their homes in Aberystwyth as the coast of Wales is hit by high tides and strong winds.People are being urged to leave their homes in Aberystwyth as the coast of Wales is hit by high tides and strong winds.
A full evacuation of all seafront student accommodation in the town has been carried out.A full evacuation of all seafront student accommodation in the town has been carried out.
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 in Aberystwyth had been urged to leave their homes ahead of the high tide.
A spokesperson for Ceredigion council said: "Natural Resources Wales is predicting very high tides with exceptional wave swell this morning at 11:10am in Aberystwyth and in light of the existing damage that has already occurred this could cause serious injury, substantial flooding and damage to properties.A spokesperson for Ceredigion council said: "Natural Resources Wales is predicting very high tides with exceptional wave swell this morning at 11:10am in Aberystwyth and in light of the existing damage that has already occurred this could cause serious injury, substantial flooding and damage to properties.
"There is a similar prediction for this evening's high tide at 23.37pm and we will be issuing further instruction later today."There is a similar prediction for this evening's high tide at 23.37pm and we will be issuing further instruction later today.
"We strongly advise residents between the pier and Constitution Hill to vacate all properties and move to our rest centre in Penglais School as soon as possible.""We strongly advise residents between the pier and Constitution Hill to vacate all properties and move to our rest centre in Penglais School as soon as possible."
The council added in a tweet: "Everyone should keep away from the promenade as it is very dangerous."The council added in a tweet: "Everyone should keep away from the promenade as it is very dangerous."
Aberystwyth University has said a full evacuation of all of its seafront residences is under way following advice from NRW and Ceredigion council. Aberystwyth University said a full evacuation of all of its seafront residences took place.
Dyfed-Powys Police is helping in the evacuation. Dyfed-Powys Police helped the evacuation.
The force tweeted it had closed a number of roads in Amroth, Newgale, Aberystwyth and Borth. Drivers have been advised to avoid coastal areas and not attempt to drive through flood water. The force 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 has caught fire and collapsed after it was struck by lightning.On Anglesey, the roof of a house in Llanfachraeth has 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 and a sustained wind speed of 47mph. 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.
In Caernarfon, parts of the town from the sailing club to St Helen's Road could be affected, while people in Morfa Bychan parts of the village from Beach Road to River Treflys, including Greenacres Caravan Park, Glan Aber Caravan Park and Porthmadog Golf Club are bracing themselves.In Caernarfon, parts of the town from the sailing club to St Helen's Road could be affected, while people in Morfa Bychan parts of the village from Beach Road to River Treflys, including Greenacres Caravan Park, Glan Aber Caravan Park and Porthmadog Golf Club are bracing themselves.
The promenade and properties around the harbour and Heol Llywelyn and Heol y Llan in Barmouth could also be affected.The promenade and properties around the harbour and Heol Llywelyn and Heol y Llan in Barmouth could also be affected.
In the Lower Dee Valley, flood water could impact isolated properties and extensive areas of farm land.In the Lower Dee Valley, flood water could impact isolated properties and extensive areas of farm land.
A further 17 alerts of possible flooding in areas including Cardiff, Monmouthshire, Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire have been issued. Earlier 17 alerts of possible flooding were issued which dropped to nine just after midday.
A further tidal surge and large waves are predicted, which could cause further problems. It came as councils along the coast of Wales assessed the damage caused by Friday's exceptional storm surge.
It comes as councils along the coast of Wales are assessing 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.
'Cocktail of bad weather'
Andy Wall, flood forecasting manager at NRW, told Radio Wales that £20m had been invested since 2006 in coastal flood defence schemes and forecasters are able to inform the public of storms days in advance.
"Ten or 20 years ago we would be in a situation where some of the meteorologists would have the information but would not be able to communicate it, 1953 was a classic example of that," he said.
"Whereas now, these significant events we're given notice several days in advance... And we're able to alert the public and action can be taken."
He said flood investment is prioritised for communities most at risk.
"There is a limited funding available although, to be fair, in Wales we've benefited from additional Welsh government funding over the next two years to invest further in flood defences, which is very welcome. But, as always we have to prioritise where the risk is greatest," he said.
Evacuating students
Aberystwyth University has taken the precautionary measure of evacuating students from sea-facing bedrooms and kitchens.
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.
On Monday morning there were speed restrictions on the M48 Severn Bridge and the Britannia Bridge in north Wales, due to the high winds. As well as the risk of flooding, transport networks were affected across Wales on Monday.
In Pembrokeshire, the A477 Cleddau Bridgethe is closed to hided vehicles and the A487 is shut between Welsh Road (Newgale) and Anchor Down (Solva). 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).
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.