1 week Ago By [email protected] (Steve Bagnall)
Storm Ashley is the first named storm of the season to arrive in North Wales and other parts of the UK. It has been named by Met Éireann – the Irish meteorological service, with the deep area of low pressure also set to impact the Republic of Ireland when it strikes over the weekend. A yellow weather warning for wind has been updated for Anglesey , Conwy and Gwynedd and now lasts from 3am on Sunday, October 20 until midnight, with gusts of up to 60mph in the region's affected areas.
People have been warned of potential power cuts, travel disruption, road and bridge closures and damage to buildings. There is also a possibility of injuries and danger to life from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties. A Met Office statement said: "Storm Ashley will bring a windy period across the whole of the UK on Sunday and into Monday, and there is an increased chance of disruption across parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, northwest England and northwest Wales.
READ MORE: Pressure to approve housing scheme in Gwynedd village that 'only wants Welsh speakers' READ MORE: Famous Eryri attraction to close until 2026 for massive £21m revamp "Initially a period of strong south to southeasterly winds will likely develop through Sunday morning, with gusts of 50-60mph possible in some inland areas, especially Northern Ireland and western Scotland, and perhaps up to 60-70mph along exposed coasts and hills. "Winds will then turn southwesterly, with a period of especially strong winds possible during Sunday afternoon and evening across western Scotland where gusts could potentially reach 70-80mph in exposed areas, and more generally 55-65mph in other parts of the warning area. "These strong winds in conjunction with high spring tides and large waves may cause some disruption.
" Here is where and when the highest and lowest wind gusts are forecast for North Wales on Sunday and Monday. Wind speeds are forecast to be generally higher in the west and lower in the east, according to the Met Office: Sunday: 4am: Highest - Holyhead - 58mph. Lowest - Wrexham 39mph 7am: Highest - Holyhead - 62mph.
Lowest - Wrexham 47mph 10am: Highest Holyhead, Amlwch - 56mph. Lowest - Wrexham 45mph 1pm: Highest - Holyhead - 55mph. Lowest - Wrexham 38mph 4pm: Highest Holyhead - 59mph.
Lowest - Wrexham 36mph 7pm: Highest - Holyhead 61mph. Lowest - Wrexham 36mph 10pm: Highest - Holyhead, Amlwch- 55mph. Lowest - Wrexham 35mph Monday: 1am: Highest Amlwch - 47mph.
Lowest - Wrexham 31mph 4am: Highest Holyhead, Amlwch - 39mph. Lowest - Wrexham 23mph 7am: Highest Holyhead, Amlwch - 36mph. Lowest - Wrexham 20mph 10am: Highest - Holyhead, Amlwch 39mph.
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