Yellow Weather Warning for North Wales
A yellow weather warning for wind and heavy rain has been issued across north Wales. The Met Office warning will come into force from 05:00 GMT on Thursday until 20:00.
The warning covers the areas of Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Anglesey, and Wrexham.
Expected Impact and Precautions
Residents should anticipate delays to road, rail, air, and ferry travel. Additionally, some short-term loss of power and other services is possible, the weather service warned.
Gusts of 50-55 mph (80-88 km/h) are widely expected, with some coastal locations and areas downwind of high ground potentially experiencing gusts of 60 mph (96 km/h) or even 70 mph (112 km/h).
Seafronts and coastal communities are likely to be affected by spray and/or large waves. Walkers are advised to take care when walking by the coast or cliffs and to keep dogs on a lead.
Advice from the Met Office
The Met Office said it expected winds to ease from the north throughout the day and advised checking road conditions before driving, amending travel plans where necessary.
Torches, batteries, mobile phone power packs and other essential items should be gathered in anticipation of power cuts, it added.
