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Jillian MacMath

Storm Dennis named as Met Office issues 'danger to life' yellow weather warnings

The Met Office has officially named Storm Dennis as another round of rain and strong gales is poised to hit Wales this weekend.

Two yellow weather warnings - one for rain and one for wind - have been put in place ahead of the storm.

The first warning will come into effect at 12pm on Saturday, February 15 and last until 11.59pm, as very strong winds threaten to cause disruption across the country.

According to the forecast, "Gusts of 50 mph are expected widely inland, with around 60 mph in places.

"Around the coasts, especially in the west and south, gusts of 60-70 mph are likely. This will be accompanied by heavy rain at times."

While the impacts of the low pressure system are not expected to be as extreme as those of Storm Ciara, it will bring widespread disruption.

The powerful winds are likely to cause cancellations to rail, air and ferry service, as well as the closure of some roads and bridges.

The Met Office is also warning of a 'danger to life' from flying debris.

The yellow weather warning covers the whole of Wales on Saturday (Met Office)

Across the country, residents should prepare for power cuts and disruption to other services such as mobile phone coverage.

The second warning is set to come into effect at noon on Saturday and stretch into 12pm on Sunday.

Accumulations of 15-30mm are expected widely, with 50-70mm possible across parts of the higher ground in the west, the Met Office said.

As many of the areas receiving rain are already saturated from the past few days, the risk for flooding to homes and businesses will higher than usual.

Meteorologists are also warning that deep, fast-flowing floodwater can pose a "danger to life".

Some communities may also become cut off by flooded roads, they said.

Storm Dennis comes just days after Ciara unleashed 80 mph winds across parts of Wales.

The powerful gales knocked out power to thousands and blew the roof off a home in Pen-y-Graig overnight.

Heavy rain associated with the storm also led to flooded homes and businesses, before transitioning to snow on Monday.

Here's what to expect where you live:

Cardiff:

Cardiff weather forecast (Met Office)

Swansea:

Swansea weather forecast (Met Office)

Tenby:

Tenby weather forecast (Met Office)

Aberporth:

Aberporth weather forecast (Met Office)

Aberystwyth:

Aberystwyth weather forecast (Met Office)

Porthmadog:

Porthmadog weather forecast (Met Office)

Rhyl:

Rhyl weather forecast (Met Office)

Builth Wells:

Builth Wells weather forecast (Met Office)
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