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Heavy rain and strong winds are disrupting road and rail travel in south and west Wales on New Year's Day. Heavy rain and strong winds are disrupting road and rail travel in south and west Wales on New Year's Day, with warnings of more storms to come.
Five flood warnings are in force, including two in Carmarthenshire, and almost 30 flood alerts.
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has urged people in coastal areas to be prepared for high tides to bring localised flooding in the next few days.
It warned people not to walk or drive too close to the seafront.
One lane is closed on the M48 Severn Bridge while speed restrictions are in place on the M4 Briton Ferry Bridge.One lane is closed on the M48 Severn Bridge while speed restrictions are in place on the M4 Briton Ferry Bridge.
Flooding hit trains at Narberth, Pembrokeshire, and between Newport and Hereford.Flooding hit trains at Narberth, Pembrokeshire, and between Newport and Hereford.
More than 20 flood alerts remain in force, with three flood warnings for the Pendine and Dale tidal areas and Lower Dee at Llangollen.
A Met Office 'be aware' warning of rain is in place for much of south Wales on New Year's Day.A Met Office 'be aware' warning of rain is in place for much of south Wales on New Year's Day.
Along with the rain, gusts of 50-60mph were expected to cause further problems.Along with the rain, gusts of 50-60mph were expected to cause further problems.
The Met Office said the rain would spread north quickly on Wednesday with rainfall totals expected to be 10-20mm, but as much as 30-40mm over some south-facing coasts and hills.The Met Office said the rain would spread north quickly on Wednesday with rainfall totals expected to be 10-20mm, but as much as 30-40mm over some south-facing coasts and hills.
With the ground already saturated, this could lead to further localised flooding.With the ground already saturated, this could lead to further localised flooding.
The yellow weather warning includes most of south Wales, although the Met Office said there were still "some uncertainties in the detail" and people were advised to continue to watch for further updates.The yellow weather warning includes most of south Wales, although the Met Office said there were still "some uncertainties in the detail" and people were advised to continue to watch for further updates.
A Met Office forecaster said: "Another active Atlantic frontal system and deepening area of low pressure is expected to push northeastwards across the UK on Wednesday, followed by active troughs. NRW said the rain was likely to be heaviest across south, mid and west Wales but most of Wales' coastline was set to be affected until the weekend.
"A combination of strong winds and very moist air will give locally significant rainfall accumulations especially over south-facing coasts and hills. It said: "The effects are likely to be worst with the high tides from Thursday evening through to Saturday, with tidal surges and large waves potentially causing localised flooding.
"South east England is particularly prone to further flooding. "This is likely to lead to a large number of coastal flood warnings and further flood alerts being issued across the Welsh coastline.
"The more persistent rain should clear eastwards later on Wednesday and overnight into Thursday, but heavy showers will follow on." "People living near the coast should be prepared, and should be careful not to walk or drive too close to the coast during high tide."
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) said the rain was likely to be heaviest across south, mid and west Wales.
"River levels continue to stay high and ground remains saturated following heavy rainfall over the Christmas period, meaning that further rainfall may cause rivers to rise again quickly," said a spokesperson.
"In many areas standing water remains on road surfaces so motorists are reminded again to take extra care whilst travelling."
People living near coastline in south and west Wales are also warned to be prepared as strong winds combined with high tides are likely to cause large waves.
NRW said officers were monitoring rivers to try to prevent debris creating blockages that could lead to flooding.NRW said officers were monitoring rivers to try to prevent debris creating blockages that could lead to flooding.
Sea defences are also being checked ahead of high tides later this week.Sea defences are also being checked ahead of high tides later this week.
"People are urged to take extra care as the unsettled weather continues and should never attempt to walk or drive through flood water as it can be extremely dangerous," the spokesperson added. In Aberystwyth, police arrested an early morning swimmer who sparked a rescue alert after getting into difficulties moments after he tried to swim in 15ft (4.5m) waves.
On Monday there was travel disruption across Wales as trees came down in high winds, and localised flooding closed roads and railway lines.On Monday there was travel disruption across Wales as trees came down in high winds, and localised flooding closed roads and railway lines.
Gales on Boxing Day led to thousands of people being left without electricity, with Anglesey and Gwynedd hardest hit.Gales on Boxing Day led to thousands of people being left without electricity, with Anglesey and Gwynedd hardest hit.
ScottishPower had reconnected more than 20,000 properties by Saturday evening, while others did not get their power back until Sunday.ScottishPower had reconnected more than 20,000 properties by Saturday evening, while others did not get their power back until Sunday.