{"id":29255,"date":"2022-02-18T11:11:59","date_gmt":"2022-02-18T11:11:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/?p=29255"},"modified":"2022-02-18T16:31:32","modified_gmt":"2022-02-18T16:31:32","slug":"storm-eunice-live-updates-met-office-red-zone-weather-hits-south-wales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/storm-eunice-live-updates-met-office-red-zone-weather-hits-south-wales\/","title":{"rendered":"As it happened: Wales during Storm Eunice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cardiff-and-surrounding-areas-faced-a-red-weather-warning-for-the-first-time-in-decades\">Cardiff and surrounding areas faced a red weather warning for the first time in decades. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>People across Wales were told to stay home for their own protection as Storm Eunice made its way across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winds of over 90mph were recorded &#8211; with extreme weather causing significant damage to properties, vehicles and trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trains and busses were cancelled and there were major road closures, including both severn bridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CJS covered the news and reaction as it unfolded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15:58<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"road-traffic-update\">Road Traffic update<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Traffic Wales has reported that junction 48 on the M4 at Hendy has now re-opened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Update 14:51<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/M4?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#M4<\/a> J48 Hendy now clear<br><br>Lane closure remains in place on the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/A470?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#A470<\/a> Northbound between Upper boat and Glyntaff for tree removal. <br><br>Thank you for your patience. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fGNWbtvbna\">https:\/\/t.co\/fGNWbtvbna<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Traffic Wales South #KeepWalesSafe (@TrafficWalesS) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TrafficWalesS\/status\/1494686246148489217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 18, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>15:45<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"flights-from-cardiff-airport-are-departing-again\">Flights from Cardiff Airport are departing again<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After strong winds caused delays and cancellations this morning, flights are beginning to take off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/02\/Passengers-CDF-Apt-credit-@citytravelmary-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/02\/Passengers-CDF-Apt-credit-@citytravelmary-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/02\/Passengers-CDF-Apt-credit-@citytravelmary-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/02\/Passengers-CDF-Apt-credit-@citytravelmary-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/02\/Passengers-CDF-Apt-credit-@citytravelmary-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/02\/Passengers-CDF-Apt-credit-@citytravelmary-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/02\/Passengers-CDF-Apt-credit-@citytravelmary-1400x1050.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/02\/Passengers-CDF-Apt-credit-@citytravelmary.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/02\/Passengers-CDF-Apt-credit-@citytravelmary-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/02\/Passengers-CDF-Apt-credit-@citytravelmary-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/02\/Passengers-CDF-Apt-credit-@citytravelmary-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/02\/Passengers-CDF-Apt-credit-@citytravelmary-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/02\/Passengers-CDF-Apt-credit-@citytravelmary-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/02\/Passengers-CDF-Apt-credit-@citytravelmary-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/02\/Passengers-CDF-Apt-credit-@citytravelmary-1400x1050.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/02\/Passengers-CDF-Apt-credit-@citytravelmary.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Twitter: @citytravelmary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some passengers have been given complimentary food vouchers after they were left waiting five hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/02\/Passengers-voucher-credit-@citytravelmary.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29328\" width=\"354\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/02\/Passengers-voucher-credit-@citytravelmary.jpg 623w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/02\/Passengers-voucher-credit-@citytravelmary-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/02\/Passengers-voucher-credit-@citytravelmary-293x390.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 354px) 100vw, 354px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/02\/Passengers-voucher-credit-@citytravelmary.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29328\" width=\"354\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/02\/Passengers-voucher-credit-@citytravelmary.jpg 623w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/02\/Passengers-voucher-credit-@citytravelmary-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/02\/Passengers-voucher-credit-@citytravelmary-293x390.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 354px) 100vw, 354px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Twitter: @citytravelmary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>15:13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"medicentre-roof-at-university-hospital-wales-has-been-damaged\">Medicentre roof at University Hospital Wales has been damaged<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The roof of UHW Medicentre has been affected due to Storm Eunice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>King George V Drive (East) bus stops have been closed for the safety of the public. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u26a0\ufe0fUPDATE\u26a0\ufe0f<br><br>The roof of the Medicentre at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UHW?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#UHW<\/a> has been damaged in <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/StormEunice?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#StormEunice<\/a>.<br><br>For the safety of our staff, patients and members of the public, two <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Cardiffbus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Cardiffbus<\/a> bus stops are closed on King George V Drive (East) and we are asking people to avoid the area.<br><br>Stay safe\ud83d\udc99 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jiSdX3cBXs\">pic.twitter.com\/jiSdX3cBXs<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Cardiff &amp; Vale UHB (@CV_UHB) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CV_UHB\/status\/1494689481139572739?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 18, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>15:11<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"newport-road-closures\">Newport road closures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, two lanes on the A48 from Pont Ebbw Roundabout to junction 28 of the M4 are closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other roads in the area are also shut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Current road closures:<br><br>St Woolos Road <br><br>A48 &#8211; 2 lanes westbound from Pont Ebbw Roundabout to junction 28 of the M4<br><br>Christchurch Road &#8211; between Victoria Avenue and St Julian\u2019s Road<br><br>B4239 Coast Road &#8211; between Six Bells Inn and Longmeadow Farm.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/StormEunice?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#StormEunice<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Newport City Council (@NewportCouncil) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NewportCouncil\/status\/1494689542711955457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 18, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>15:07<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"severn-bridge-diversion\">Severn Bridge diversion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Drivers looking to cross either Severn bridge are being advised to divert to an alternative route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this diversion is 90 miles long. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Please be reminded that both the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/M4?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#M4<\/a> Prince of Wales Bridge and the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/M48?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#M48<\/a> Severn Crossing are CLOSED due to strong winds. <br><br>A strategic diversion is available, however be aware it is over 90 miles long. <br><br>Further details here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mQIcRGR405\">https:\/\/t.co\/mQIcRGR405<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0wGg9phPgi\">pic.twitter.com\/0wGg9phPgi<\/a><\/p>&mdash; National Highways: South-West (@HighwaysSWEST) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HighwaysSWEST\/status\/1494676711639863298?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 18, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>14:54<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"merthyr-school-suffers-serious-damage\">Merthyr school suffers serious damage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The roof of Bishop Hedley High School in Merthyr Tydfil has been significantly damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Schools across Wales have been closed all day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">When people criticise councils for closing schools in a Red\/Amber warning with winds 70 to 80mph i\u2019d point out this is a school in a neighbouring county today! <br><br>They are only closed to keep people safe. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/V6VdTkyax0\">pic.twitter.com\/V6VdTkyax0<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Cllr Andrew Morgan (@AndrewMorganRCT) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AndrewMorganRCT\/status\/1494661174708912131?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 18, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>14:50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"severn-bridges-still-closed\">Severn Bridges still closed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both M4 and M48 severn bridges remain closed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Travel is still majorly disrupted across the rest of Wales. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u26a0\ufe0fClosure Updates\u26a0\ufe0f<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/A477?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#A477<\/a> &#8211; Cleddau Bridge.<br> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/M48?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#M48<\/a> Severn Bridge and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/M4?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#M4<\/a> Prince of Wales Bridge.<br> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/M4?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#M4<\/a> Both directions J37 Pyle &#8211; J38 Margam (Kenfig Viaduct).<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/M4?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#M4<\/a> Earlswood bridge.<br><br> **All closed due to Strong winds from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/StormEunice?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#StormEunice<\/a>.<br><br>Essential travel only.<\/p>&mdash; Traffic Wales South #KeepWalesSafe (@TrafficWalesS) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TrafficWalesS\/status\/1494660753323921415?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 18, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>14:40<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"storm-eunice-is-moving-away-from-wales\">Storm Eunice is moving away from Wales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>BBC weather presenter, Sue Charles, says Welsh storm winds have peaked at 88mph in Mumbles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u26a0\ufe0f Looks like the worst of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/StormEunice?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#StormEunice<\/a> is starting to clear Wales and track eastwards.<br><br>Peak gusts so far along exposed coasts and in the hills:<br><br>\u2022 88mph Mumbles<br>\u2022 81mph Pembrey<br>\u2022 80mph Aberdaron<br>\u2022 78mph Aberporth<br>\u2022 76mph Capel Curig<br>\u2022 71mph Milford Haven<br>\u2022 71mph St Athan<\/p>&mdash; Sue Charles (@Sue_Charles) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Sue_Charles\/status\/1494662663451910144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 18, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>14:24<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"waves-seen-from-penarth-seafront\">Waves seen from Penarth seafront<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CJS reporter Alys Masters captured powerful winds in Penarth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/StormEunice?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#StormEunice<\/a> in Penarth, South Wales today. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/q8M6vW9Ub7\">pic.twitter.com\/q8M6vW9Ub7<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Alys Masters (@alysmasters) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/alysmasters\/status\/1494665822366752768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 18, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>14:20<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"large-tree-falls-on-a-house-in-cardiff\">Large tree falls on a house in Cardiff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A tree, estimated to be 70ft, has fallen on a house in Rhiwbina. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No one was injured but there is significant damage to property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>14:03<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"car-bonnet-on-the-m4\">Car bonnet on the M4<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A car bonnet is in the carriageway between junctions 32 and 33 on the M4. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of many reports of road obstructions along the motorway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/StormEunice?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#StormEunice<\/a> | J32-33 M4 Car bonnet in the Carriageway. <br> <br>^bp <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/orIybdnF7c\">pic.twitter.com\/orIybdnF7c<\/a><\/p>&mdash; South Wales Police Control Room (@swp101) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/swp101\/status\/1494665295788662789?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 18, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>13:57<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"red-warning-over-but-storm-eunice-continues\">Red Warning over but Storm Eunice continues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The red weather warning has ended for Wales, but the amber warning remains until 9pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strong winds are still causing damage to properties and streets and police are continuing to warn against unnecessary travel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>13:47<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"more-than-30-000-homes-without-power-in-wales\">More than 30,000 homes without power in Wales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Western Power Distribution have reported that thousands of homes are suffering from power cuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This map shows the most affected areas in South Wales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2022-02-18-at-13.45.43.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29298\" width=\"717\" height=\"495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/02\/Screenshot-2022-02-18-at-13.45.43.png 717w, 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100vw, 717px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernpower.co.uk\/\">https:\/\/www.westernpower.co.uk\/<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>13:40<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"three-houses-suffer-roof-damage\">Three houses suffer roof damage <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Houses and cars have been damaged on Christchurch Road, Newport after Storm Eunice blew the roof off three houses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>13:07<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fallen-tree-on-a4232-has-blocked-lanes-into-cardiff\">Fallen tree on A4232 has blocked lanes into Cardiff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Two lanes between Culverhouse Cross towards Leckwith have been blocked by a fallen tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>13:03<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"red-flood-warnings-for-vale-of-glamorgan\">Red flood warnings for Vale of Glamorgan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Natural Resources Wales has issued a red flood alert for the Vale of Glamorgan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many other areas of Wales are also expected to be flooded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"cy\" dir=\"ltr\">Mae nifer o rybuddion llifogydd ar waith ar draws Cymru<br><br>Darganfyddwch sut i baratoi ar gyfer llifogydd: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oNGb520Z5p\">https:\/\/t.co\/oNGb520Z5p<\/a><br>Mae\u2019r rhybuddion yn cael eu diweddaru bob 15 munud: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9caoWFs44S\">https:\/\/t.co\/9caoWFs44S<\/a><br>Ewch i wefan eich awdurdod lleol i gael cyngor ar ddefnyddio bagiau tywod <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aMVx6LHJtS\">pic.twitter.com\/aMVx6LHJtS<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru | Natural Resources Wales (@NatResWales) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NatResWales\/status\/1494622230352965632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 18, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>12:53<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"all-busses-in-newport-cancelled\">All busses in Newport cancelled<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bus services in Newport have been suspended for the rest of the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All services are due to resume tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">WEATHER ALERT UPDATE &#8211; Unfortunately, for safety reasons, the decision has been made to suspend all bus services for the remainder of the day. <br>All services are to resume tomorrow. Any disruptions will be advised on our website and social media feed as normal.<\/p>&mdash; Newport Bus (@NewportBus) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NewportBus\/status\/1494648285583314968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 18, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>12:43<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wind-warnings-for-saturday\">Wind warnings for Saturday<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Met Office warns that strong wind will carry through to the weekend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yellow weather warnings for wind have been issued until 6pm on Saturday, affecting much of Wales. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>12:41<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"road-closures-throughout-wales\">Road closures throughout Wales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Though people are being told to limit travel, here&#8217;s a link to a full list of all roads shut because of Storm Eunice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Full list of all the roads shut in Wales as both Severn bridges close<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/glC4mdQAqL\">https:\/\/t.co\/glC4mdQAqL<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vJbnPLX2EB\">pic.twitter.com\/vJbnPLX2EB<\/a><\/p>&mdash; WalesOnline \ud83c\udff4\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc62\udb40\udc77\udb40\udc6c\udb40\udc73\udb40\udc7f (@WalesOnline) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WalesOnline\/status\/1494641206172782629?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 18, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>12:38pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"royal-mail-not-to-deliver-post-in-red-zones\">Royal Mail not to deliver post in \u2018Red zones\u2019<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Storm Eunice is causing disruption to mail delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cServices in the areas impacted by the red warning will be suspended today with delivery offices closed to protect our people and customers,\u201d said a Royal Mail statement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSevere weather risk assessments will be carried for Amber areas based on local knowledge\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>12:27pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-sets-this-storm-apart\">What sets this storm apart?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gabriel Morris from CJS News explains the significance of a \u2018Sting Jet\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Are you wondering why a &#39;red&#39; weather warning has been issued to South Wales? Or what exactly is a &#39;sting jet&#39;? Our reporter Gabriel Morris has the answers!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/StormEunice?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#StormEunice<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cjsnews?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cjsnews<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/walesweather?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#walesweather<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ziIRhVpgeY\">pic.twitter.com\/ziIRhVpgeY<\/a><\/p>&mdash; CJS News (@BroadcastCJS) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BroadcastCJS\/status\/1494649210607706120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 18, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>12:20pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"more-than-1-000-homes-in-gwent-without-power\">More than 1,000 homes in Gwent without power<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Extreme conditions have resulted in power cuts across Gwent, affecting 1,078 homes so far &#8211; according to <em>South Wales Argus<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Power cuts reported across Gwent &#8211; all the latest on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/StormEunice?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#StormEunice<\/a> here:<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xGUmV4OIS9\">https:\/\/t.co\/xGUmV4OIS9<\/a><\/p>&mdash; South Wales Argus (@southwalesargus) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/southwalesargus\/status\/1494645910420307968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 18, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>12:10pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"building-collapses-in-leckwith\">Building collapses in Leckwith<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>South Wales Police has reported a collapsed building in Leckwith, as well as road closures and fallen trees elsewhere in Cardiff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FurtherUpdates?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FurtherUpdates<\/a>: Report of a building collapsed in Leckwith, and a tree down in Princes Street, Cardiff, officers are deployed please avoid these areas.  <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/sP8GNM4IJd\">https:\/\/t.co\/sP8GNM4IJd<\/a><\/p>&mdash; South Wales Police Control Room (@swp101) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/swp101\/status\/1494642801207824386?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 18, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>12:00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"roof-blown-off-in-barry\">Roof blown off in Barry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Co-Op petrol station on Pontypridd Road has had it\u2019s roof blown off by strong winds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AvoidTheArea?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AvoidTheArea<\/a>: Barry Area  &#8211;  Roof has blown off the Co Op Filling station , by Pontypridd Road on the roundabout. Officers are deployed, please avoid the area. ^lm <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/R9huPjfrTE\">pic.twitter.com\/R9huPjfrTE<\/a><\/p>&mdash; South Wales Police Control Room (@swp101) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/swp101\/status\/1494616254451228686?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 18, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>11:47am<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"two-lorries-have-been-blown-over-on-the-m4\">Two lorries have been blown over on the M4<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>88mph winds have blown two lorries over between Porthcawl and Margam on the M4 motorway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The closures could have a knock-on effect for traffic build-up all along the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emergency services are at the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" title=\"Strong winds cause high-sided lorry to topple over on the M4 motorway in south Wales, UK\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZTtzZxFoHow?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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Traffic Management teams are heading to site to initiate the closure of the M4. Please do not travel to the location. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gATR5LetK7\">pic.twitter.com\/gATR5LetK7<\/a><\/p>&mdash; The Severn Bridges (@2SevernBridges) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/2SevernBridges\/status\/1494627626945810447?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 18, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11:15am<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"major-disruption-to-flights-from-cardiff-airport\">Major disruption to flights from Cardiff Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With most transport in Wales affected by Storm Eunice, many flights have been cancelled due to strong winds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Live Thread: <br>Flying from Cardiff Airport during <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/StormEunice?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#StormEunice<\/a>? Here\u2019s what you need to know! <br>Travel is set to be disrupted<br>Currently some flights are cancelled. Airlines are closely monitoring flights<br>Allow extra journey times as all trains in Wales are cancelled tomorrow <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IeJFKTzhos\">pic.twitter.com\/IeJFKTzhos<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Gabriel Morris (@GabrielDMorris) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GabrielDMorris\/status\/1494400582513303559?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 17, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11am<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-met-office-warns-of-90mph-winds\">The Met Office warns of 90mph winds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Met Office says there will be &#8220;damaging and disruptive&#8221; gusts particularly in coastal areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u26a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/StormEunice?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#StormEunice<\/a> is going to bring damaging and disruptive winds for most of the UK today. <br><br>\ud83d\udd34 See the latest Red Warnings for wind below and be aware of the wider Amber Warning area.<br><br>Exposed coastal areas could get gusts in excess of 90mph<br><br>Latest \ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QwDLMfRBfs\">https:\/\/t.co\/QwDLMfRBfs<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uQAeGfB3RK\">pic.twitter.com\/uQAeGfB3RK<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Met Office (@metoffice) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/metoffice\/status\/1494549020341161994?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 18, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cardiff and surrounding areas have been placed under a red weather warning. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":782,"featured_media":29262,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[21,516,840,239],"coauthors":[819],"class_list":["post-29255","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-cardiff","tag-storm","tag-storm-eunice","tag-weather"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.2 - 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