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| Gale force winds sweep over Wales | Gale force winds sweep over Wales |
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| There were no early reports of damage after forecasters warned of high winds across Wales on Saturday night. | There were no early reports of damage after forecasters warned of high winds across Wales on Saturday night. |
| Emergency services in north Wales dealt with fallen trees blocking roads on Saturday evening between Menai Bridge and Beaumaris, and at Amlwch. | Emergency services in north Wales dealt with fallen trees blocking roads on Saturday evening between Menai Bridge and Beaumaris, and at Amlwch. |
| Mid and West Wales and North Wales fire services were also called to reports of slates falling from roofs but there were no reports of injuries. | Mid and West Wales and North Wales fire services were also called to reports of slates falling from roofs but there were no reports of injuries. |
| In Capel Curig, Gwynedd, winds hit 93mph. | In Capel Curig, Gwynedd, winds hit 93mph. |
| Forecasters said the weather would turn to sunny spells and showers on Sunday. | Forecasters said the weather would turn to sunny spells and showers on Sunday. |
| The wind and rain were caused by a deep Atlantic depression very close to the north west of Scotland. | The wind and rain were caused by a deep Atlantic depression very close to the north west of Scotland. |
| BBC Wales weather presenter 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. | 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." | 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." |