The Met Office has issued a weather warning for wind for North Wales as Storm Debi hits the region. The latest storm to strike the UK is sweeping in, with forecaster warning of "very strong and disruptive winds on Monday".
North Wales has been put under a yellow wind alert, covering the six counties, Wrexham, Flintshire, Denbighshire, Conwy, Gwynedd and Anglesey. The alert is in force between 4am and 6pm on Monday.
The Met Office has warned of wind speeds up to 80mph on the coast, with possible travel disruption, power cuts and "danger to life" from flying debris and from waves and beach material "thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties". A Met Office forecast said: "Storm Debi is expected to develop and move across Ireland and northern England on Monday.
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"Whilst there is still some uncertainty in the exact track and depth of this low, there is a chance of very strong westerly winds developing along Irish Sea coasts of Wales and northwest England on Monday morning before extending inland during [the] day, slowly easing later. There is a chance of 60-65mph gusts developing inland and 70-80mph around coasts, and over some higher ground, such as the Pennines."
Storm Debi follows on from two other storms to hit Wales and the UK in recent weeks, Storm Babet and Storm Ciaran, which caused major disruption.
Here is the weather forecast for Wales:
Today:
Rain for most during the morning with strong winds around coasts. Heavy showers developing in the afternoon, with perhaps the occasional sunny spell. Often breezy, especially along the coasts and hills. Temperatures up on previous days. Maximum temperature 13C.
Tonight:
Clear spells to start with winds easing inland. More heavy and persistent rain sweeping in across the country from the southwest with winds strengthening across all parts, possible coastal gales. Minimum temperature 6C.
Monday:
Heavy rain moves northeastwards, leaving sunny spells with the odd shower into the afternoon. Winds remaining strong throughout with possible coastal gales, easing into the evening. Feeling milder. Maximum temperature 15C.
Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:
Remaining unsettled with blustery showers, heavy and thundery on Tuesday. Drier to start on Wednesday with further rain likely by the afternoon, followed by showers on Thursday. Often windy.
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