The M4 was closed in the early hours of this morning as Wales was battered by overnight storms. The M4 carriageway was shut between junctions 37 and 38 because of flooding.
Natural Resources Wales' flood warnings covered parts of the River Severn, River Vyrnwy and River Teme, while it also issued 38 flood alerts. The M48 Severn Bridge was also closed in both directions due to strong winds, while Newport City Council closed a footpath after part of it collapsed into the River Ebbw.
At 5:46 this morning (Thursday), Gwent Police issued a warning on Twitter, stating that a fallen tree had led to the emergency closure of the B4239, which connects Newport and Cardiff. They stated: "There is an emergency road closure on the B4239 from the junction of Tredegar Park roundabout to Lighthouse Road due to a fallen tree. Please use an alternative route."
