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Morgan Hughes

Busy Valleys road re opens after tiles blown off roof as Storm Arwen hit overnight

Storm Arwen is wreaking havoc on many homes and businesses across Wales today.

A road known locally as Cymer Hill in Rhondda Cynon Taf was closed this morning as tiles had been blown off the roof of a house overnight.

The police cordon was in place on A4233 High Street in both directions from Ton Hywel to Heol Eurwen Davies, Porth, as the road was closed to clear the debris.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for all of Wales until 6pm this evening (WalesOnline/MorganHughes)

There was queuing traffic as the road was cleared and diversions were in place.

Read more: Storm Arwen amber warning live updates: M4, Severn Bridge, major roads hit by closures as fierce winds batter wales

The road was re opened at 09:33am after being closed for a few hours.

It is understood that tiles blew off a house during the 80mph winds from Storm Arwen in the early hours of this morning (27 November)

The road has now re opened and all debris has been cleared (WalesOnline/MorganHughes)

One neighbour said: "You couldn't hear the tiles hitting the ground over the wind, it was awful last night so dangerous."

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for all of Wales until 6pm.

It says there is a possible risk to life from flying debris. You can read here the full forecast for the rest of the day.

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