A YELLOW weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for wind in South Wales as Storm Darragh continues to batter the UK.
Wind speeds as fast as 80mph were recorded yesterday, December 7, and they are expected to reach 60mph today, December 8.
A spokesperson for the Met Office said: “Strong winds associated with Storm Darragh will continue to gradually ease during Sunday.”
“Some bus and train services will be affected, with some journeys taking longer.
“Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport expected.
“Some short term loss of power and other services.
“Coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves.
“Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges.”
A rare red weather warning was issued by the Met Office to around three million people in parts of Wales and south-west England on Friday, December 6, meaning that dangerous, potentially life-threatening winds were expected.
The last red warning in Wales was issued during 2022, for Storm Eunice.
It caused widespread damage and travel disruption, including the closure of the runway at Cardiff Airport.
Today’s weather warning marks the aftermath of a devastating storm, that destroyed cars, homes and left hundreds of thousands of people without power.
According to the Met Office winds could still reach up to 70mph and the risk of structural damage, fallen trees, flying debris and large waves remains high.
Flood alerts have been issued for the Rivers Wye and Monnow in Monmouthshire, as well as the River Usk in Newport and Monmouthshire, and they remain in force until 7pm today.
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