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| Flash flood warning as storms forecast in Wales | Flash flood warning as storms forecast in Wales |
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| Flash flood warnings have been issued as thunderstorms are expected to continue to hit much of Wales on Saturday. | Flash flood warnings have been issued as thunderstorms are expected to continue to hit much of Wales on Saturday. |
| An amber "be prepared" alert is in place for the entire day and strong wind gusts and large hail are possible. | An amber "be prepared" alert is in place for the entire day and strong wind gusts and large hail are possible. |
| Lightning is forecast for parts of Gwynedd, but torrential downpours are expected to move further north clearing by Saturday night. | Lightning is forecast for parts of Gwynedd, but torrential downpours are expected to move further north clearing by Saturday night. |
| Only parts of west Wales are likely to escape the worst of the weather. | Only parts of west Wales are likely to escape the worst of the weather. |
| "Significant flooding is possible where these do occur from surface water as well as from small, fast-responding watercourses," Met Office forecasters warned. | "Significant flooding is possible where these do occur from surface water as well as from small, fast-responding watercourses," Met Office forecasters warned. |
| Strong winds brought down part of a tree in Victoria Park Road East in Canton, Cardiff, on Saturday morning | |
| Firefighters attended at 07.52 BST to remove it. | |
| The worst weather is expected to hit the east of Wales where the Met Office has an amber "be prepared" warning in place, while a yellow "be aware" alert is in force elsewhere. | The worst weather is expected to hit the east of Wales where the Met Office has an amber "be prepared" warning in place, while a yellow "be aware" alert is in force elsewhere. |
| Environment body Natural Resources Wales said: "People travelling tomorrow are advised to take extra care and allow extra time for their journey as driving conditions may be hazardous. | Environment body Natural Resources Wales said: "People travelling tomorrow are advised to take extra care and allow extra time for their journey as driving conditions may be hazardous. |
| "Natural Resources Wales is advising people to keep an eye on weather reports and local news for details of any disruption in their area. | "Natural Resources Wales is advising people to keep an eye on weather reports and local news for details of any disruption in their area. |
| "Organisers of outdoor events are also advised to check the Met Office website for the most up-to-date forecasts." | "Organisers of outdoor events are also advised to check the Met Office website for the most up-to-date forecasts." |
| However, not everywhere within the warning area will experience thunderstorms, and spells of warm sunshine are expected at times. | However, not everywhere within the warning area will experience thunderstorms, and spells of warm sunshine are expected at times. |
| If you are affected by adverse weather conditions over the weekend, please get in touch using the form below remembering to include a contact number. Alternatively tweet your pictures to @BBCWalesNews or email newsonline.wales@bbc.co.uk | If you are affected by adverse weather conditions over the weekend, please get in touch using the form below remembering to include a contact number. Alternatively tweet your pictures to @BBCWalesNews or email newsonline.wales@bbc.co.uk |