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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 have warned that winds across Wales are strong enough to cause structural damage to buildings.
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 (110kph) have brought heavy rain, particularly to exposed coasts around Gwynedd, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion.
The Met Office warns the winds could be strong enough to bring down trees. Emergency services in north Wales dealt with fallen trees blocking roads on Saturday evening between Menai Bridge and Beaumaris, and at Amlwch.
The weather is being caused by a deep Atlantic depression very close to the north west of Scotland. The wind and rain are expected to clear, but with colder air following.
The rain is expected to clear through the night as the front passes through, with much colder air moving in overnight. The wind and rain were caused by a deep Atlantic depression very close to the north west of Scotland.
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."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."
The AA urged motorists to check their routes are clear before embarking on journeys.
Paul Watters, head of roads and transport said: "Be prepared. Make sure your car is ready for the trip, and if you are not in any rush, maybe put it on hold."