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Remains of Hurricane Gonzalo to hit most of Wales | Remains of Hurricane Gonzalo to hit most of Wales |
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Gale force winds of up to 70mph and heavy rain will arrive in Wales on Monday evening, said the Met Office. | Gale force winds of up to 70mph and heavy rain will arrive in Wales on Monday evening, said the Met Office. |
A yellow severe weather warning has been issued as the remains of Hurricane Gonzalo reach Britain. | A yellow severe weather warning has been issued as the remains of Hurricane Gonzalo reach Britain. |
Coastal areas and north-western parts of Wales are expected to see the worst of the weather. | Coastal areas and north-western parts of Wales are expected to see the worst of the weather. |
The Met Office said while all of Wales will be affected, areas including Aberporth, Aberystwyth and Anglesey will likely see the strongest winds. | The Met Office said while all of Wales will be affected, areas including Aberporth, Aberystwyth and Anglesey will likely see the strongest winds. |
"Hurricane Gonzalo will run eastwards across the Atlantic, reaching the UK on Monday night, bringing strong winds and heavy rain," said a spokesperson. | "Hurricane Gonzalo will run eastwards across the Atlantic, reaching the UK on Monday night, bringing strong winds and heavy rain," said a spokesperson. |
"The strongest winds are expected on Tuesday as the low pressure clears eastwards." | "The strongest winds are expected on Tuesday as the low pressure clears eastwards." |
Potential travel disruption | Potential travel disruption |
Gusts exceeding 55mph are likely inland, with 60 to 70mph gusts in some exposed coastal areas in the west. | Gusts exceeding 55mph are likely inland, with 60 to 70mph gusts in some exposed coastal areas in the west. |
The forecaster warned that fallen leaves and blocked drains could increase the risk of surface water affecting roads, and advised that travel could be disrupted. | The forecaster warned that fallen leaves and blocked drains could increase the risk of surface water affecting roads, and advised that travel could be disrupted. |
Hurricane Gonzalo caused widespread damage and a power blackout when it hit Bermuda last week, with damage caused to houses and power lines downed. | Hurricane Gonzalo caused widespread damage and a power blackout when it hit Bermuda last week, with damage caused to houses and power lines downed. |
Irish Ferries has cancelled some sailings between Holyhead and Dublin due to the adverse weather forecasts for Tuesday. |
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