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Lightning strikes hit power supplies for hundreds Lightning strikes hit power supplies for hundreds
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Lightning strikes overnight have left hundreds of homes and firms without power across west and north Wales.Lightning strikes overnight have left hundreds of homes and firms without power across west and north Wales.
There are 16 separate areas affected in Swansea, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion, according to Western Power Distribution.There are 16 separate areas affected in Swansea, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion, according to Western Power Distribution.
Scottish Power said heavy rain was a factor in the loss of power supplies to hundreds of homes, mostly in Gwynedd.Scottish Power said heavy rain was a factor in the loss of power supplies to hundreds of homes, mostly in Gwynedd.
High tides led to 11 coastal flood warnings across south and west Wales but this has since dropped to eight.High tides led to 11 coastal flood warnings across south and west Wales but this has since dropped to eight.
Western Power Distribution said 1,600 properties between Gorseinon and Gowerton in Swansea were hit by a loss of power at one point but just under 600 remain cut off.Western Power Distribution said 1,600 properties between Gorseinon and Gowerton in Swansea were hit by a loss of power at one point but just under 600 remain cut off.
Elsewhere, around 420 homes are without power in pockets stretching from St Davids to Llanelli and the Pontrhydfendigaid area of Ceredigion.Elsewhere, around 420 homes are without power in pockets stretching from St Davids to Llanelli and the Pontrhydfendigaid area of Ceredigion.
The warnings by Natural Resources Wales that flooding is expected cover tidal areas of Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire as well as the Wye estuary.The warnings by Natural Resources Wales that flooding is expected cover tidal areas of Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire as well as the Wye estuary.
Nine flood alerts that flooding is possible are in place from Pembrokeshire to Chepstow, including the Usk estuary.Nine flood alerts that flooding is possible are in place from Pembrokeshire to Chepstow, including the Usk estuary.
Arriva Trains Wales services between Fishguard Harbour and Carmarthen were replaced by buses after signalling problems caused by lightning strikes.
The rail firm said a lightning strike had also caused signalling problems between Bangor and Holyhead.
It caused delays of up to 30 minutes for services between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead, which are now running normally.
One lane on the M48 Severn Bridge is shut due to strong winds and speed signs are set to 40 mph but Traffic Wales said cameras show traffic is moving well.