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70mph winds batter Welsh coastline 70mph winds batter Welsh coastline
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Gusts of wind up to 70mph have been hitting the coast of Wales with hundreds of homes left without power as the remains of Hurricane Gonzalo reached the UK overnight.Gusts of wind up to 70mph have been hitting the coast of Wales with hundreds of homes left without power as the remains of Hurricane Gonzalo reached the UK overnight.
A yellow severe weather warning is in force for Wales.A yellow severe weather warning is in force for Wales.
Around 275 homes in south, mid and west Wales are without power, down from over 400 earlier on Tuesday. Around 140 homes in south, mid and west Wales remain without power, down from over 400 earlier on Tuesday.
Some Holyhead to Dublin ferries have been cancelled and some roads are closed or have speed restrictions. Some Holyhead to Dublin ferries have been cancelled and some roads are blocked or have speed restrictions.
The Met Office said the strongest winds were likely to hit in the morning. The power cuts affected homes in Monmouthshire, Powys, Ceredigion, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Carmarthenshire.
The power cuts were affecting homes in Monmouthshire, Powys, Ceredigion, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Carmarthenshire. Western Power Distribution said it was still dealing with four faults to the network at lunchtime in Powys, Monmouth and near Carmarthen.
Winds were causing some problems on roads around Wales Winds were causing some problems on roads around Wales.
The M4 between junction 30 at Cardiff Gate and junction 49 at Pont Abraham has speed restrictions in place, and one lane on the M48 over the Severn Bridge is closed in both directions with speed restricted to 40mph.The M4 between junction 30 at Cardiff Gate and junction 49 at Pont Abraham has speed restrictions in place, and one lane on the M48 over the Severn Bridge is closed in both directions with speed restricted to 40mph.
The A548 at Flintshire Bridge linking Connah's Quay and Flint is closed both directions between Kelsterton Road and the Deeside Industrial Park roundabout. The A548 at Flintshire Bridge linking Connah's Quay and Flint is closed in both directions between Kelsterton Road and the Deeside Industrial Park roundabout.
The A488 in Powys is blocked by fallen trees in two places, at Penybont by the A44 and in Knighton at Woodhouse Lane.The A488 in Powys is blocked by fallen trees in two places, at Penybont by the A44 and in Knighton at Woodhouse Lane.
The conservation group Cadw said Flint Castle was closed because of the high winds.The conservation group Cadw said Flint Castle was closed because of the high winds.
A BBC weather presenter said the worst of the winds would be felt on the back of the area of low pressure, currently sitting above Scotland, which meant north Wales was likely to be more affected.A BBC weather presenter said the worst of the winds would be felt on the back of the area of low pressure, currently sitting above Scotland, which meant north Wales was likely to be more affected.
Coastguards in Swansea recorded gusts up to force nine, while in Holyhead they reached storm force 10 (up to 63mph).Coastguards in Swansea recorded gusts up to force nine, while in Holyhead they reached storm force 10 (up to 63mph).
The Met Office warned driving conditions could be difficult, with surface water and spray likely to be a problem.The Met Office warned driving conditions could be difficult, with surface water and spray likely to be a problem.
So far there are no flood warnings in place, and Cardiff Airport said no flights were expected to be affected by the wind. Cardiff Airport said no flights were expected to be affected by the wind.
However travel in other parts of the UK is being affected.However travel in other parts of the UK is being affected.
Hurricane Gonzalo caused widespread damage and a power blackout when it hit Bermuda last week, with damage caused to houses and power lines downed.Hurricane Gonzalo caused widespread damage and a power blackout when it hit Bermuda last week, with damage caused to houses and power lines downed.
Have you been affected by the weather in Wales on Tuesday? Send your stories and pictures to newsonline.wales@bbc.co.ukHave you been affected by the weather in Wales on Tuesday? Send your stories and pictures to newsonline.wales@bbc.co.uk