The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for parts of Wales on Saturday as Storm Eunice approaches.
The forecasting service issued the warning, which covers south Wales and much of southern England, as it tracks the huge storm that is developing in the Atlantic and is due to hit the UK on Friday.
While a rare red weather warning for wind has now been issued for parts of Wales and England for Friday, the forecasting service has said strong winds are set to continue into the weekend. You can read the latest on the weather here.
Read more: All rail services in Wales are being suspended due to Storm Eunice
Issuing the yellow alert, the Met Office said: "Further strong winds are expected in some southern areas of the UK, which could hamper recovery efforts from storm Eunice.
"There is a small chance that some roads and bridges could close, and road, rail, air and ferry services could be affected causing delays and longer journey times. Infrastructure recovery works resulting from storm Eunice could also be hampered, i.e. power cuts may be prolonged."
The earlier red weather warning - which signifies a danger to life - has led to multiple closures and cancellations across Wales, with train services suspended, schools shut and events called off ahead of Friday.
The Welsh coast between Swansea and Chepstow, as well as parts of England are included in the red alert area. Read more about how windy it will be where you live in our latest Met Office forecast here.
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."
Met Office Chief Meteorologist Frank Saunders said: “After the impacts from Storm Dudley for many on Wednesday, Storm Eunice will bring damaging gusts in what could be one of the most impactful storms to affect southern and central parts of the UK for a few years.”
“The red warning area indicates a significant danger to life as extremely strong winds provide the potential for damage to structures and flying debris. Although the most exposed coastal areas in the south and west could see gusts in excess of 90mph, winds will remain notably strong further inland, with gusts of between 70-80mph for most within the amber warning area.”
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