THE M48 Severn Bridge remains closed for a second day as Storm Darragh continues to tear through South Wales with winds of 78mph recorded this weekend.
A spokesperson for National Highways said that the bridge will remain closed until at least midday today, Sunday December 8.
Yesterday, December 7, both Severn Bridges were forced to close as winds as fast as 90mph were predicted with a red ‘danger to life’ warning issued by the Met Office.
Some drivers still making journeys to and from England to Wales were diverted miles north of the country, adding around three hours to all journeys.
The disruptions are all thanks to Storm Darragh, which has brought heavy rainfall, flooding, as well as train and bus cancellations across the UK, just weeks after Storm Bert had a devastating impact on many communities.
Flood alerts are in place across South Wales, including Newport, Monmouthshire, Caerphilly, Ystrad Mynach and Bargoed, with floods expected from the River Usk and the River Rhymney.
Natural Resources Wales are urging everyone to stay away from seafronts.
To follow the situation live, and to find out when the bridges reopen, click on our live blog, here.