Strong winds cause damage in mid Wales

Work will begin later today to clean up and repair damage to parts of Aberystwyth following severe weather yesterday.

The town experienced gusts of up to 95mph with heavy rain hitting the coast.

Houses were damaged, windows smashed and 20 caravans overturned when a 'tornado' like weather front hit.

The full extent of the damage is unknown.

The Met Office has also put eight flood alerts in place across Wales for today.

Mid and West Fire Service say they have attended a caravan park in Aberystwyth after reports 20 of them overturned during severe gales.

It comes following unconfirmed reports of a tornado in Clarach, Aberystwyth after winds reached over 80mph.

The fire service say they have left the scene now but are in attendance at a number of 'unsafe structures' in the area.

Mr Scarrott from Clarach Bay caravan park said they are still assessing the damage and are in the process of contacting the owners.

Fallen trees and debris have closed several roads in Aberystwyth and across mid Wales.

This photograph of a fallen tree was taken by Cerys Haf on Twitter.

It comes following unconfirmed reports of a tornado in Clarach.

There is also a yellow warning in place for wind across South Wales.

The police also reported road closures due to fallen tiles from roofs.

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Mid and West Fire Service said they are responding to 'numerous calls' after heavy rain and strong winds caused damage in several areas.

It comes following unconfirmed reports of a tornado in Clarach, Aberystwyth.

The Met Office is predicting heavy rain to continue with thunderstorms and strong winds across Wales.

The weather has already caused damage to buildings in Aberystwyth.

There is a yellow warning in place for wind in Monmouthshire, Vale of Glamorgan, Cardiff, Newport, Caerphilly until 5pm tonight.

There are unconfirmed reports a tornado has hit Aberystwyth after high winds caused damage in west Wales.

Local resident Thomas Scarrott said emergency services were on the scene but no-one was hurt.

There is a yellow warning in place of wind for Monmouthshire, Vale of Glamorgan, Cardiff, Newport, Caerphilly until 5pm tonight.