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High tides and strong winds hit Wales coast again High tides and strong winds hit Wales coast again
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High tides and strong winds of nearly 85mph have driven waves onto the seafront at Aberystwyth, for the second time this year. High tides and strong winds have driven waves onto the seafront at Aberystwyth, for the second time this year.
Ten people were rescued from a bus engulfed with sea water at Newgale in Pembrokeshire.Ten people were rescued from a bus engulfed with sea water at Newgale in Pembrokeshire.
Ten flood warnings and 16 alerts remain in place in Wales. Nine flood warnings and 16 alerts remain in place in Wales.
Aberystwyth suffered flooding and damage to the promenade exactly a month ago and repairs have just been finished.Aberystwyth suffered flooding and damage to the promenade exactly a month ago and repairs have just been finished.
On Saturday night, a coastguard team, Ceredigion council and the police were on hand to make sure everyone remained safe.On Saturday night, a coastguard team, Ceredigion council and the police were on hand to make sure everyone remained safe.
The strongest gusts in the UK were recorded earlier in the day at Aberdaron in Gwynedd when wind speeds reached 84mph (135Km/h) at 14:00 GMT.
Gusts of 62mph (99Km/h) were also recorded at Aberporth in Ceredigion between 16:00 GMT and 19:00 GMT on Saturday.
Repairs to the town's sea wall damaged by January's storms were completed on Friday, and inspections of the latest damage are expected later.Repairs to the town's sea wall damaged by January's storms were completed on Friday, and inspections of the latest damage are expected later.
But 600 university students living on the seafront were either rehoused or accepted the offer to travel home or to another part of the UK for the weekend.But 600 university students living on the seafront were either rehoused or accepted the offer to travel home or to another part of the UK for the weekend.
In Pembrokeshire, ten people were rescued after the bus they were travelling on was hit by a large wave in Newgale.In Pembrokeshire, ten people were rescued after the bus they were travelling on was hit by a large wave in Newgale.
Milford Haven Coastguard was contacted just after 19:00 GMT with reports that the bus was stuck on the seafront, having been hit by a large wave and was surrounded by water. The wind at the time was gusting over 50mph.Milford Haven Coastguard was contacted just after 19:00 GMT with reports that the bus was stuck on the seafront, having been hit by a large wave and was surrounded by water. The wind at the time was gusting over 50mph.
Coastguard, police, fire and ambulance crews were sent to the scene.Coastguard, police, fire and ambulance crews were sent to the scene.
An RAF search and rescue helicopter from Chivenor in Devon was called in, but was stood down once the passengers were helped to safety by rescue units on scene.An RAF search and rescue helicopter from Chivenor in Devon was called in, but was stood down once the passengers were helped to safety by rescue units on scene.
There were no reported injuries.There were no reported injuries.
Steve Matthews, watch manager at Swansea Coastguard, said there were tricky conditions on the sea and along the coast, with gale force winds, high tides and heavy rain.Steve Matthews, watch manager at Swansea Coastguard, said there were tricky conditions on the sea and along the coast, with gale force winds, high tides and heavy rain.
"Our advice is simple, please don't take risks. But if you do get into difficulty, or spot someone who might be in trouble, call 999 and ask for the coastguard," he added."Our advice is simple, please don't take risks. But if you do get into difficulty, or spot someone who might be in trouble, call 999 and ask for the coastguard," he added.
The village of Oxwich, on the south of the Gower peninsula, also experienced some flooding The village of Oxwich, on the south of the Gower peninsula, also experienced some flooding.
People living in coastal areas were asked to stay vigilant on Saturday evening as strong winds were again forecast to coincide with the high tide.People living in coastal areas were asked to stay vigilant on Saturday evening as strong winds were again forecast to coincide with the high tide.
But Natural Resources Wales (NRW) warns flooding could be caused by a combination of strong south westerly winds and high tides later in the evening.But Natural Resources Wales (NRW) warns flooding could be caused by a combination of strong south westerly winds and high tides later in the evening.
Earlier in the day most of Wales escaped the predicted flooding.Earlier in the day most of Wales escaped the predicted flooding.
There was a 'partial overspill' of sea water at a temporary dam built with sandbags ferried by a helicopter at Llanbedr, Gwynedd.There was a 'partial overspill' of sea water at a temporary dam built with sandbags ferried by a helicopter at Llanbedr, Gwynedd.
Since Wednesday, a helicopter had been positioning 500 giant sandbags in a 50m (160ft) breach to stop the hole getting any larger.Since Wednesday, a helicopter had been positioning 500 giant sandbags in a 50m (160ft) breach to stop the hole getting any larger.
There was some minor flooding in Haverfordwest and at Lower Town Fishguard, and debris from the sea had to be cleaned up at Milford Haven.There was some minor flooding in Haverfordwest and at Lower Town Fishguard, and debris from the sea had to be cleaned up at Milford Haven.
A Pembrokeshire council spokesman said crews would monitor the high tides at "key locations" on Saturday evening and Sunday morning.A Pembrokeshire council spokesman said crews would monitor the high tides at "key locations" on Saturday evening and Sunday morning.
On Sunday, a generally less windy and showery day is expected.On Sunday, a generally less windy and showery day is expected.
Early warnings for rain and strong winds are in force for Monday and Tuesday, as the unsettled weather continues.Early warnings for rain and strong winds are in force for Monday and Tuesday, as the unsettled weather continues.