Storm Barra: Wales braces for more wet and windy weather

The Met Office has warned people to prepare for windy weather as Storm Barra is due to arrive in the UK from Tuesday.

The named storm comes just over a week after Storm Arwen caused havoc across Wales after thousands of homes are left without power.

ITV officials announced the production of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! was paused for the first time in 19 years due to the damage the strong winds brought to Gwyrch Castle.

The Met Office says Storm Barra arrives in Wales from the west on Tuesday morning (December 7).

It is expected to become very windy with gales and severe gales, particularly near the coasts but outbreaks of heavy rain with blustery showers will follow.

Chief Meteorologist, Frank Saunders from the Met Office said: "Gusts of 45-50 mph are expected widely, with 60-70 mph in exposed coastal locations. The strongest winds will ease across inland areas into the overnight period.”

The forecaster warned that there may be damage to trees and buildings, public transport cancellations, road and bridge closures, power cuts and large waves.

How will people be affected?

Areas covered by snow and wind warnings should expect travel disruption, including possible road delays and train cancellations, the Met Office said.

It added that coastal communities covered by the wind warning will likely be affected by spray and large waves.

Last week Storm Arwen, the previous storm to hit the UK affected around 28,000 homes, leaving them with no power, mainly in Dee Valley, Mid and North Wales.

A spokesperson from SP Energy Networks said: “Our teams have been working throughout the night in these conditions to assess the damage to our network and reconnect customers where possible.

"They are continuing to work as quickly and safely as possible to restore power to our customers despite ongoing high wind speeds.”

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