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Elizabeth Thomas

Idles postpones Cardiff gig due to Storm Eunice

Punk band Idles has postponed their Cardiff gig due to a red weather warning for the area.

The band had previously re-scheduled their gig, which was due to take place at the Motorpoint arena on Friday, January 21, to Friday, February 18.

But the Bristol-based group tweeted earlier today to say that, due to red weather warnings for the area, they had "no choice" but to cancel the gig.

Read more: Full list of schools in Wales shutting on Friday following red weather warning for 100mph winds

"We have been keeping updated on the weather situation for Cardiff, and a red weather warning for the area has just been issued," the band tweeted in an update.

"Safety is our number one priority and with the inability for people to travel we are left with no choice than to not go ahead with the show tomorrow.

"Our team is working on a rescheduled date so please hold on to your tickets. Stay safe."

The "rare" red weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for parts of Wales as Storm Eunice approaches.

The forecasting service upgraded the warning on Thursday as it tracks the storm that is developing in the Atlantic and is due to hit on Friday. The warning is in place from 7am until 12pm on Friday, February 18.

Under a red alert, the Met Office says Wales can expect flying debris "resulting in danger to life" and "damage to buildings and homes, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down".

Traffic Wales also said that it anticipates "dangerous driving conditions across the network tomorrow [Friday]" and has advised people to only travel if necessary.

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