The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning due to strong winds which will be in place from 12am until 9pm on Sunday (December 22).
Winds could reach up to 70mph in some areas and look set to cause travel disruptions and power outages across Powys.
The weather warning is set to impact all of Powys including Newtown, Welshpool, Machynlleth and Brecon.
What to expect from the yellow weather warnings in Powys
The Met Office said the yellow weather warning was issued for Powys due to a “prolonged period of strong winds” that may cause disruptions.
The strong winds associated with the yellow weather warning are also set to cause:
- Delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport
- Spray and large waves that could impact coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities
- Disruptions to bus and train services (with some journeys taking longer)
- Power outages and disruptions to other services
- Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges
A Met Office spokesperson added: “Strong and gusty northwesterly winds are expected to develop on Sunday.
“Gusts of 50-60 mph are expected quite widely, and around some exposed coasts and hills of gusts 70 mph are possible, especially in the north and west.
“In addition, squally showers are likely with some hail and thunder possible in places.
“This has the potential to cause delays to public transport and some disruption to the road network, which may have a greater than usual impact given the busier pre-Christmas weekend travel.
“Dangerous coastal conditions can be expected too, with large waves an additional hazard.”
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Everywhere in Wales set to be affected by yellow weather warning
Areas of Wales set to be impacted by the yellow weather warning issued by the Met Office are:
- Blaenau Gwent
- Bridgend
- Caerphilly
- Cardiff
- Carmarthenshire
- Ceredigion
- Conwy
- Denbighshire
- Flintshire
- Gwynedd
- Isle of Anglesey
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Monmouthshire
- Neath Port Talbot
- Newport
- Pembrokeshire
- Powys
- Rhondda Cynon Taff
- Swansea
- Torfaen
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Wrexham
The entirety of Wales will be impacted by Sunday’s yellow weather warning. (Image: Met Office)
How to prepare for the yellow weather warning in Powys
The Met Office has issued advice on how to prepare for the yellow weather warning and the risks it poses.
A Met Office spokesperson said: “Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.
“People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.
“If you are on the coast, stay safe during stormy weather by being aware of large waves. Even from the shore large breaking waves can sweep you off your feet and out to sea.
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“Take care if walking near cliffs; know your route and keep dogs on a lead. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
“Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.”
The yellow weather warning will be in place across Powys from 12am until 9pm on Sunday (December 22).
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