The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning due to strong winds which will be in place from 3pm on Tuesday until 8am on Wednesday (December 18).
Winds could reach up to 60mph in some areas and look set to cause travel disruptions and delays across the North Wales area.
The yellow weather warning will be in place across all of North Wales including Wrexham, Flintshire, Conwy and Anglesey.
Yellow warning of wind affecting Wales https://t.co/Z8pvAw2faV pic.twitter.com/v1iuondEIp
— Met Office – Wales (@metofficeWales) December 17, 2024
What to expect from the yellow weather warning in North Wales
The Met Office said the yellow weather warning was issued for North Wales due to strong winds that may impact travel on Tuesday.
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)
- Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges
A Met Office spokesperson added: “Southerly winds will strengthen through Tuesday afternoon, evening and night, with gales developing along some exposed coasts.
“Peak gusts of 40-50 mph are likely fairly widely inland, with perhaps 50-60 mph in more exposed places, including along some coasts.
“This may lead to some disruption to ferry crossings, with tricky travelling conditions possible on higher level and west-east routes.
“Winds will start to ease in Northern Ireland during the early hours of Wednesday, and then in many other areas around or after dawn.”
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:
- Carmarthenshire
- Ceredigion
- Conwy
- Denbighshire
- Flintshire
- Gwynedd
- Isle of Anglesey
- Pembrokeshire
- Powys
- Wrexham
The yellow weather warning will be in place all over North Wales, according to the Met Office weather map. (Image: Met Office)
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.
“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 in North Wales from 3pm on Tuesday (December 17) until 8am on Wednesday (December 18).
