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Severe storms sweep across Wales Severe storms sweep across Wales
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Wales is suffering storms and high winds of more than 80mph as severe weather batters the UK.Wales is suffering storms and high winds of more than 80mph as severe weather batters the UK.
Winds of 81mph have been recorded at Aberdaron in the Llyn Peninsula, 76 mph in Mumbles near Swansea and 63mph at St Athan in the Vale of Glamorgan.Winds of 81mph have been recorded at Aberdaron in the Llyn Peninsula, 76 mph in Mumbles near Swansea and 63mph at St Athan in the Vale of Glamorgan.
A railway line near Chirk has been closed because of a fallen tree while some roads are shut due to flooding. Ferries services are also being hit.A railway line near Chirk has been closed because of a fallen tree while some roads are shut due to flooding. Ferries services are also being hit.
The Environment Agency said there are six flood warnings in place in Wales. The Environment Agency said there are 12 flood warnings in place in Wales.
Met Office weather forecaster Malcolm Weatherall said drivers are being advised to stay at home this morning unless their journey is absolutely necessary.Met Office weather forecaster Malcolm Weatherall said drivers are being advised to stay at home this morning unless their journey is absolutely necessary.
He said: "The bad news is the winds are going to continue for much of the day.He said: "The bad news is the winds are going to continue for much of the day.
Speed limitSpeed limit
"The worst of the rain is out of the way but there is some rains remaining particularly over the hills."The worst of the rain is out of the way but there is some rains remaining particularly over the hills.
"It could well be the evening before the winds start to ease.""It could well be the evening before the winds start to ease."
The M4 Severn Bridge is closed to vehicles due to the winds, as is the Cleddau Bridge in Pembrokeshire. There is a 50 mph speed limit on the Briton Ferry BridgeThe M4 Severn Bridge is closed to vehicles due to the winds, as is the Cleddau Bridge in Pembrokeshire. There is a 50 mph speed limit on the Briton Ferry Bridge
One lane is blocked on the M4 westbound at Newport, between the Coldra (Junction 24) and Caerleon Road (Junction 25) following a multi-vehicle accident.One lane is blocked on the M4 westbound at Newport, between the Coldra (Junction 24) and Caerleon Road (Junction 25) following a multi-vehicle accident.
In north Wales on the A55, the Britannia Bridge is closed to high-sided vehicles and a 20mph speed limit is in place for other vehicles.In north Wales on the A55, the Britannia Bridge is closed to high-sided vehicles and a 20mph speed limit is in place for other vehicles.
Facing cancellationsFacing cancellations
On the trains, the 0955 and 1015 Cardiff Central to London Paddington have been cancelled as all have services in the other direction until 1515 GMT.
The Shrewsbury to Chester railway line has been closed after a train collided with a tree just outside Chirk Station.
Train services between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog are suspended due to flooding at Llanrwst. Replacement road transport will be in operation between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Five flights due to depart form Cardiff International Airport on Thursday morning and six arrivals have been cancelled.Five flights due to depart form Cardiff International Airport on Thursday morning and six arrivals have been cancelled.
An airport spokesperson said passengers should check ahead before they leave home.An airport spokesperson said passengers should check ahead before they leave home.
Stena Line ferries between Fishguard and Rosslare are also facing cancellations and passengers should also check with them before travelling.Stena Line ferries between Fishguard and Rosslare are also facing cancellations and passengers should also check with them before travelling.
On the trains, a 50 mph speed restriction on all First Great Western routes is being introduced from 0800 GMT, affecting services between Paddington and Swansea.
The Shrewsbury to Chester railway line has been closed after a train collided with a tree just outside Chirk Station.
Train services between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog are being disrupted due to flooding at Llanrwst. Replacement road transport will be in operation between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog.
There are reports of fallen tress blocking roads at a number of places across south Wales.There are reports of fallen tress blocking roads at a number of places across south Wales.
Fire crews have been called to three flood properties in Hengoed, south Wales and a property in Williamstown in Merthyr Tydfil.Fire crews have been called to three flood properties in Hengoed, south Wales and a property in Williamstown in Merthyr Tydfil.
They have also been called to Penallt, Monmouthshire where a tree has fallen onto power cables.They have also been called to Penallt, Monmouthshire where a tree has fallen onto power cables.