{"id":40989,"date":"2020-02-21T15:10:23","date_gmt":"2020-02-21T15:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=40989"},"modified":"2020-02-21T15:10:23","modified_gmt":"2020-02-21T15:10:23","slug":"lucky-escape-as-storm-ellen-is-set-to-avoid-south-wales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2020\/02\/21\/lucky-escape-as-storm-ellen-is-set-to-avoid-south-wales\/","title":{"rendered":"Lucky escape as Storm Ellen is set to avoid South Wales"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Volunteers urged to help as clean-up continues in wake of Storm Dennis\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-2-edit-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-2-edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-2-edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-2-edit-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-2-edit-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-2-edit-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-2-edit-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-2-edit-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-2-edit-1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-2-edit-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-2-edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-2-edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-2-edit-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-2-edit-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-2-edit-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-2-edit-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-2-edit-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-2-edit-1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>The clean-up continues following the devastation of Storm Dennis. Photo credit: Cardiff Council.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>A HUGE\nclean-up continues following the record-breaking river levels and severe\nflooding brought by Storm Dennis.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weather\u202f&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>South\nWales is set to avoid the worst of Storm Ellen.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>The Met Office forecasts a windy weekend with outbreaks of showers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Storm Dennis brought record levels of rain to South Wales, with 157.6mm measured at a Natural Resources Wales site in Crai Reservoir, Powys between Saturday and Monday morning.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Natural Resources Wales provide regular updates on flood alerts currently in place and a\u202f<a href=\"http:\/\/-https\/naturalresources.wales\/evidence-and-data\/maps\/check-river-levels\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tool to check river levels<\/a>.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/weather-edit-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/weather-edit-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/weather-edit-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/weather-edit-770x433.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/weather-edit-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/weather-edit-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/weather-edit-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/weather-edit-293x165.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/weather-edit-1400x788.png 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/weather-edit-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/weather-edit-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/weather-edit-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/weather-edit-770x433.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/weather-edit-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/weather-edit-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/weather-edit-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/weather-edit-293x165.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/weather-edit-1400x788.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>South Wales is set to avoid the worst of Storm Ellen over the weekend. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clean-up&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>A\nmulti-agency clean-up operation is currently underway in South Wales after a\nmajor incident was declared by South Wales Police last\nSunday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Assistant\nChief Constable, Jennifer Gilmer, said: \u201cI would like to reassure the public who have\nbeen affected that we are doing everything we can, and will continue to work\ntirelessly until all risks dissipate.\u201d\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Emergency services teams, local authorities, local health boards and organisations such as National Resources Wales are all coordinating to secure the safety of people and infrastructure, and to minimise disruption.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter aligncenter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-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\/Cardiff?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Cardiff<\/a> Council\u2019s Waste, Highways and Parks teams, with help from Sustrans volunteers, are busy clearing sand and gravel left on the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TaffTrail?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TaffTrail<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/StormDennis?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#StormDennis<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WorkingForCardiff?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WorkingForCardiff<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WorkingForYou?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WorkingForYou<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ldhQbrUkDH\">pic.twitter.com\/ldhQbrUkDH<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Cardiff Council (@cardiffcouncil) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cardiffcouncil\/status\/1230507518620831747?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 20, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption>Cardiff Council are working as part of a multi-agency operation to clear up the worst of Storm Dennis.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Cardiff Council has organised a volunteer clean-up of Bute Park tomorrow.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<p>A spokesperson for Cardiff Council said: \u201cBy working together, we can all make a difference and clean up one of Cardiff\u2019s most loved parks, which is without doubt, a Jewel in Cardiff\u2019s crown.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Volunteers\nare asked to meet at 10.30am at the Park Rangers at Coopers Fields for a short briefing on health and safety.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Council leader Andrew\u202fMorgan\u2019s response to the emergency has been to establish a recovery board and release \u00a31 million from the council\u2019s general fund reserves.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<p>In\na\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rctcbc.gov.uk\/EN\/Newsroom\/PressReleases\/2020\/February\/CouncilLeaderestablishesrecoveryboardtorespondtoStormDennis.aspx?utm_source=Twitter&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=SocialSignIn&amp;utm_content=Storm+Dennis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">statement<\/a>, Coun\nMorgan said: \u201cOur attention will now turn to recovery, supporting businesses\nand residents across the County, along with repairing the damage caused by this\nmajor weather incident.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\nare keen to hear from residents affected by flooding so that we can assess the\nimpact of Storm Dennis \u2013 to effectively plan our support arrangements for\ncommunities in the coming weeks.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-1-edit-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-1-edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-1-edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-1-edit-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-1-edit-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-1-edit-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-1-edit-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-1-edit-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-1-edit-1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-1-edit-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-1-edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-1-edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-1-edit-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-1-edit-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-1-edit-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-1-edit-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-1-edit-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CLEAN-UP-1-edit-1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Cardiff Council have organised a volunteer clean-up in Bute Park on Saturday. Photo credit: Cardiff Council.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>South Wales Fire and Rescue Service received about 1,300 calls over the weekend to carry out life rescues, property evacuations and other flooding concerns.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<p>A\nspokesperson for SWFRS said: \u201cWe understand the disruption has been significant\nand there will be many people who are left dealing with the aftermath of what\nhas been a devastating storm.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs a service we are humbled and overwhelmed by the acts of kindness and support displayed by our communities to both our firefighters and the wider community as a whole.\u201d\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Travel&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The Met Office advises motorists to take care when travelling \u2013 choose main roads, be wary of slippery road surfaces, avoid journeys until heavy downpours have cleared and \u201cif it\u2019s time for your wipers, it\u2019s time to slow down\u201d\u202f.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Motorists should never drive down a flooded road. Just 12 inches of water can float a car and an egg-cupful of water can severely damage a car\u2019s engine.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u202fSouth Wales Police\nadvise motorists to check their travel route before setting off and to allow\nextra time for journeys.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Cardiff Council have offered the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk\/releases\/c25\/23269.html?fbclid=IwAR0Ke5S1HbCMmdJ6cU4DWbSRKzI4FRZkE7HDMCyi09yREw7E1UkoVEfYst4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">following advice for those travelling to the Principality Stadium for the Wales v France game on Saturday.<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter aligncenter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Travel advice for Wales vs France at Principality Stadium. All the advice on road closures, park &amp; ride, parking, as well as travel by train and bus is available here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LIwhW5HOcX\">https:\/\/t.co\/LIwhW5HOcX<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NUAVAAe3C2\">pic.twitter.com\/NUAVAAe3C2<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Cardiff Council (@cardiffcouncil) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cardiffcouncil\/status\/1230809858552815617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 21, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption>Cardiff Council have offered advice for those travelling to Wales&#8217; Six Nations match at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Donations&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>A\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/243935576608438\/?multi_permalinks=244452099890119&amp;notif_id=1581941562369807&amp;notif_t=group_highlights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">community\nFacebook group<\/a>\u202fwith\nalmost 3,000 members has been set up by Heath-based Natalie Pascoe, 36, and\nRebecca Jayne Crossley, 39.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Drop-off\ndonation points include Llanishen\nRugby Club, Llandaff North Christian Centre and\u202fTaffs Well\nRugby Club. A full list of drop-off points have can be\nfound\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=10215288891046017&amp;set=gm.244489516553044&amp;type=3&amp;theater&amp;ifg=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Mrs\nPascoe said generosity had been \u201cabsolutely phenomenal\u201d with donations such as\nfurniture, clothes and cleaning products.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>However,\nthis morning, Mrs Pascoe put out an urgent appeal for donations of food.\u202f\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Mrs Pascoe has coordinated donations at Maes y Coed Community Centre.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m\nruined after today. It was absolutely mental up there.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\ngot so overwhelming that at one point we physically couldn\u2019t get any more stuff\nin the building \u2013 and it\u2019s quite a big building,\u201d she said.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u202fRefuse collection and recycling\u202f&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Rhonda Cynon Taf Council has advised\nresidents to follow the normal system of putting rubbish out on the usual days,\nbut warns clean-up operations may cause delays.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gas and electricity\u202f&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Residents\nare advised to contact their supplier directly if you have any concerns about\nflooding affecting your gas, electricity, water or sewage.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Wales\nand West Utilities have offered the following advice, should your home be at\nrisk of flooding.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wildlife&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Storm\nDennis has also impacted a range of habitats, including those of hedgehogs,\notters and swans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Full\ninformation about the effects on wildlife can be found\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2020\/02\/18\/storm-dennis-hibernating-hedgehogs-under-threat-after-floods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>This\npage will be updated throughout the day with the latest advice and warnings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Volunteers urged to help as clean-up continues in wake of Storm Dennis\u00a0\u00a0 A HUGE clean-up continues following the record-breaking river levels and severe flooding brought by Storm Dennis.\u202f\u202f&nbsp; Weather\u202f&nbsp; South Wales is set to avoid the worst of Storm Ellen.&nbsp;&nbsp; The Met Office forecasts a windy weekend with outbreaks of showers.&nbsp; Storm Dennis brought record levels of rain to South Wales, with 157.6mm measured at a Natural Resources Wales site in Crai Reservoir, Powys between Saturday and Monday morning.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Natural [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":100,"featured_media":41013,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,113],"tags":[52,811,699,676,812,619,813,665,814,682],"coauthors":[],"class_list":["post-40989","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-uncategorised","tag-cardiff-council","tag-clean-up","tag-flood-risk","tag-flooding","tag-south-wales","tag-storm-dennis","tag-storm-ellen","tag-weather","tag-weather-forecast","tag-wildlife"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.2 - 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