The Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings due to strong winds which will be in place from 7am on Saturday (December 21) 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 North Wales.
All areas of North Wales including Wrexham, Flintshire, Conwy and Anglesey will be affected by a yellow weather at some point over the weekend.
Yellow warning of wind affecting Wales https://t.co/3DjdtOZXHR pic.twitter.com/7vejvYilth
— Met Office – Wales (@metofficeWales) December 19, 2024
You can see the full details of the weather warnings via the Met Office website.
What to expect from the yellow weather warnings in North Wales
The Met Office said the yellow weather warnings issued for North Wales are due to a “prolonged period of strong winds” that may cause disruptions.
The strong winds associated with the yellow weather warnings 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 westerly winds are expected to develop through the course of Saturday, with gusts of 50-60 mph developing quite widely across this region, and a small chance of gusts reaching 70 mph around some coasts and high ground areas.”
Strong and gusty northwesterly winds are expected to develop on Sunday, while showers, hail and thunder are also possible.
The spokesperson continued: “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.”
What different Met Office weather warnings mean
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 Taf
- Swansea
- Torfaen
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Wrexham
How to prepare for the yellow weather warning in North Wales
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.”
Yellow weather warnings will be in place across North Wales from 7am on Saturday (December 21) until 9pm on Sunday (December 22).
