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Damage warning as gales sweep in | Damage warning as gales sweep in |
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Forecasters are warning that winds strong enough to cause structural damage to buildings are set to strike western areas of Wales. | Forecasters are warning that winds strong enough to cause structural damage to buildings are set to strike western areas of Wales. |
Gale force winds gusting up to 70mph, will bring heavy rain to exposed coasts around Gwynedd, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion later on Saturday. | Gale force winds gusting up to 70mph, will bring heavy rain to exposed coasts around Gwynedd, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion later on Saturday. |
The Met Office warns the winds could be strong enough to bring down trees. | The Met Office warns the winds could be strong enough to bring down trees. |
The weather is being caused by a deep Atlantic depression very close to the north west of Scotland. | The weather is being caused by a deep Atlantic depression very close to the north west of Scotland. |
The rain is expected to clear through the night as the front passes through, with much colder air moving in overnight. | The rain is expected to clear through the night as the front passes through, with much colder air moving in overnight. |
BBC Wales weather forecaster Sue Charles said: "We're in for some rough weather this weekend. | BBC Wales weather forecaster Sue Charles said: "We're in for some rough weather this weekend. |
"The worst of it will be on Saturday night, with some heavy rain, and strong to severe gale force winds. | "The worst of it will be on Saturday night, with some heavy rain, and strong to severe gale force winds. |
"They could be strong enough to cause damage to roofs, buildings and trees. | |
"The rain will clear before midnight but blustery showers will follow." | "The rain will clear before midnight but blustery showers will follow." |