Severe weather warnings of wind and rain for most of Wales

The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings for strong winds for most of Wales and heavy rain for parts of South Wales.

There could be gusts of up to 70mph could sweep in from 2pm this afternoon. The wind warning runs until 3am tomorrow.

Credit: Traffic Wales

What to expect:

  • Some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities are likely to be affected by spray and/or large waves, especially for south and southeast facing coastlines.

  • Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely

  • Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely

  • Some short term loss of power and other services is possible

Heavy rain is likely to move eastwards across southwestern areas later on Wednesday.

Some 20-30 mm of rain could fall in a 6-9 hour period, with perhaps as much as 60 mm the high ground of south Wales. There could be problems because the ground is already saturated.

The rain warning runs from 4pm today until midnight.

What to expect:

  • Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times by car and bus longer

  • Flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely