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Clear-up begins after 100mph storms hit Wales Clear-up begins after 100mph storms hit Wales
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Work is beginning to clear up debris, fallen trees and other damage caused by 100mph winds that battered Wales.Work is beginning to clear up debris, fallen trees and other damage caused by 100mph winds that battered Wales.
Nearly 50,000 homes across north and west Wales remain without power after Wednesday's storm saw gusts of 108mph.Nearly 50,000 homes across north and west Wales remain without power after Wednesday's storm saw gusts of 108mph.
Some schools remain shut while disruption on the roads and railways is expected to continue with trees blocking routes.Some schools remain shut while disruption on the roads and railways is expected to continue with trees blocking routes.
People living in north Wales have been urged not travel or venture out unless absolutely necessary.People living in north Wales have been urged not travel or venture out unless absolutely necessary.
A multi-agency response that had been in place to deal with the consequences of the severe weather was stood down as conditions eased but felled trees blocking roads continued to hamper Scottish Power teams working to restore lost power.A multi-agency response that had been in place to deal with the consequences of the severe weather was stood down as conditions eased but felled trees blocking roads continued to hamper Scottish Power teams working to restore lost power.
North Wales Police Ch Insp Darren Wareing said: "Our efforts are focused onto clearing roads, restoring power and returning the area to normality as quickly but as safely as possible.North Wales Police Ch Insp Darren Wareing said: "Our efforts are focused onto clearing roads, restoring power and returning the area to normality as quickly but as safely as possible.
"I would still advise extra care to be taken if any journey needs to be made on foot due to roofing materials dislodged by high winds.""I would still advise extra care to be taken if any journey needs to be made on foot due to roofing materials dislodged by high winds."
He appealed to road users to consider delaying their journies.
"In particular I'd like to appeal to HGVs intending to travel on to Anglesey for the Irish ferries to consider alternate routes, postponing or delaying the crossing or parking up off the island until the Britannia Bridge fully reopens," he said.
On Thursday, conditions were calmer but forecasters have warned that bad weather is expected to return.On Thursday, conditions were calmer but forecasters have warned that bad weather is expected to return.
A BBC Wales weather presenter said: "It will still be blustery but nowhere near as windy as it was on Wednesday.A BBC Wales weather presenter said: "It will still be blustery but nowhere near as windy as it was on Wednesday.
"We will see some brightness and showers. It's a brief respite. Gradually the showers will clear away in the night and dry with lighter winds."We will see some brightness and showers. It's a brief respite. Gradually the showers will clear away in the night and dry with lighter winds.
"We've got more wet and windy conditions heading our way through Friday. It will start off on a dry note, we will see wet weather spilling up from the south and with it comes very strong winds."We've got more wet and windy conditions heading our way through Friday. It will start off on a dry note, we will see wet weather spilling up from the south and with it comes very strong winds.
"At the moment there is the warning for the rain so we could see further flooding as we go through Friday and the rain will continue into Saturday.""At the moment there is the warning for the rain so we could see further flooding as we go through Friday and the rain will continue into Saturday."
A yellow 'be aware' warning for wind across Wales and a similar warning for ice in south east Wales was in place on Thursday morning.A yellow 'be aware' warning for wind across Wales and a similar warning for ice in south east Wales was in place on Thursday morning.
The red "take action" warning for wind that was in force on Wednesday was stood down at around 21:00 GMT on Wednesday after the hurricane-force winds eased.The red "take action" warning for wind that was in force on Wednesday was stood down at around 21:00 GMT on Wednesday after the hurricane-force winds eased.
Meanwhile, First Minister Carwyn Jones said: "We coped very well. The warning was there."Meanwhile, First Minister Carwyn Jones said: "We coped very well. The warning was there."
He told BBC Radio Wales: "Despite the warning there was still a lot of damage. It may seem an odd thing to say but it could have been worse.He told BBC Radio Wales: "Despite the warning there was still a lot of damage. It may seem an odd thing to say but it could have been worse.
"Fortunately nobody was killed although there were some injuries."Fortunately nobody was killed although there were some injuries.
"The big challenge now is to reconnect people to the power supplies as quickly as possible.""The big challenge now is to reconnect people to the power supplies as quickly as possible."
At the height of the storm, military help was offered but not taken up.At the height of the storm, military help was offered but not taken up.
Ceredigion, Gwynedd, Anglesey, Pembrokeshire, Conwy, Powys were worst affected.Ceredigion, Gwynedd, Anglesey, Pembrokeshire, Conwy, Powys were worst affected.
People in west, mid and north Wales were told not to leave their homes unless it was necessary.People in west, mid and north Wales were told not to leave their homes unless it was necessary.
Major roads including the M4, the Britannia Bridge in Anglesey and the Cleddau Bridge in Pembrokeshire faced closures.Major roads including the M4, the Britannia Bridge in Anglesey and the Cleddau Bridge in Pembrokeshire faced closures.
Many routes were also blocked by fallen trees.Many routes were also blocked by fallen trees.
Rail and bus services also faced severe disruption with many being suspended.Rail and bus services also faced severe disruption with many being suspended.
More than 70 schools closed across the country, with some remaining shut following storm damage.More than 70 schools closed across the country, with some remaining shut following storm damage.