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3,000 without power as 100mph threaten north and west Wales 3,000 without power as 100mph threaten north and west Wales
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Up to 3,000 homes are without power in south and west Wales as winds of up to 100mph threaten to batter the coast.Up to 3,000 homes are without power in south and west Wales as winds of up to 100mph threaten to batter the coast.
A red weather warning has been issued by the Met Office as exceptionally strong winds are expected to hit parts of the country.A red weather warning has been issued by the Met Office as exceptionally strong winds are expected to hit parts of the country.
A red warning is the most severe and urges people likely to be affected to "take action".A red warning is the most severe and urges people likely to be affected to "take action".
The Ceredigion, Gwynedd, Anglesey, Pembrokeshire, Conwy, Powys areas are all affected.The Ceredigion, Gwynedd, Anglesey, Pembrokeshire, Conwy, Powys areas are all affected.
Dyfed-Powys Police and North Wales Police are both holding emergency meetings with other agencies to discuss the storm.
Strong gusts are already causing disruption in west Wales with roads closed due to fallen trees and some schools are sending pupils home.Strong gusts are already causing disruption in west Wales with roads closed due to fallen trees and some schools are sending pupils home.
Some residents is the Aberystwyth area reported being nearly blown over by the strong winds.Some residents is the Aberystwyth area reported being nearly blown over by the strong winds.
Flying debris
"Winds are incredibly strong up here and the rain is battering down," said BBC Wales' Charlotte Dubenskij who is in Llandre in Ceredigion, west Wales."Winds are incredibly strong up here and the rain is battering down," said BBC Wales' Charlotte Dubenskij who is in Llandre in Ceredigion, west Wales.
As well as disruption on the roads, ferry services from west Wales are cancelled and there is a revised timetable for train services due to flooding. Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern, on Anglesey, and five schools in Pembrokeshire - Greenhill, Tenby, Portfield, Haverfordwest, Manorbier, Ysgol y Preseli and Ysgol y Frenni, Crymychour - will be closed from 13:00 GMT.
In north Wales the worst of the winds are expected around lunchtime on the Llyn peninsula and parts of Anglesey, as well as at Aberystwyth and along exposed parts of Pembrokeshire. "Safeguarding is a priority," said the head teacher of Greenhill School, Janet Kingston.
The Met Office has also issued "be aware" warnings for rain and snow which is expected to move away by the middle of the morning. "We have checked the winds and they are around 70mph at present and the coastguard and the Met Office have warned us they are likely to peak at 3pm when pupils leave," she said.
"The public should be prepared for the the risk of disruption to transport and possibly also power supplies. In addition, large waves are likely to affect some coasts," it said. "Flying debris could be a danger. There is nothing spectacular but because the winds are due to get to hurricane force we have brought the departure time forward."
The severe weather has caused severe disruption on the roads, with the Cleddau Bridge in Pembrokeshire and the M48 Severn Bridge being closed to all vehicles.
As well as road chaos, ferry services from west Wales are cancelled and there is a revised timetable for train services due to flooding.
Arriva Trains Wales passengers have been told to check before they travel from 14:00 GMT.
Meanwhile, a flood warning from Natural Resources Wales covers the Lower Dee Valley from Llangollen to Trevalyn Meadows.Meanwhile, a flood warning from Natural Resources Wales covers the Lower Dee Valley from Llangollen to Trevalyn Meadows.