The weather forecast for where you live as Storm Atiyah arrives in Wales

West Wales will be battered with wind gusts up to 70mph this afternoon as Storm Atiyah bears down on the country.

A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued as a result of Atiyah, the first named storm of the 2019-2020 season.

The warning is set to come into effect at 6pm on Sunday and last until 9am on Monday, as the area of low pressure moves west to east over the UK.

Storm Hannah battered the British coast at Porthcawl in April 2019 and Atiyah threatens to do the same. (Darren Britton/WALES NEWS SERVICE)

The Met Office says severe gales which are likely to lead to disruption to road, rail air and ferry transport.

Short term loss of power and other services is also possible.

Homeowners are being urged to bring festive decorations indoors as powerful winds will threaten to turn them into dangerous projectiles.

The weather warning area from Sunday into Monday. (Met Office)

Deputy Chief Meteorologist Tony Wardle said: "The UK is in for an unsettled period of weather with some very strong winds, especially along the west coast. Gusts of 50-60 mph are expected quite widely inland, with up to 70mph gusts around some coastal locations.  

"As well as strong winds there will be large coastal waves in the south west, so bare this in mind before heading out in these regions."

Three friends huddle together on the promenade at Barry Island as Wales is hit by Storm Hannah, the last storm to impact the country during winter 2018-2019. (Richard Swingler)

What to expect where you live:

Cardiff

Sustained wind speeds predicted of 17-25mph for the whole weather warning.

Gusts: Could reach 45mph.

Projected time of highest speeds: 1am to 6am on Sunday

Swansea:

Sustained wind speeds predicted of 20-29mph for the whole weather warning.

Gusts: Could reach 49mph.

Projected time of highest speeds: 1am to 6am on Sunday

Carmarthen

Sustained wind speeds predicted of 13-26mph for the whole weather warning.

Gusts: Could reach 53mph.

Projected time of highest speeds: 2am to 5am on Monday morning

Downed trees and powerlines are possible as winds gusts as high as 70mph in some areas. (Daily Post Wales)

Tenby

Sustained wind speeds predicted of 23-37mph for the whole weather warning.

Gusts: Could reach 60mph.

Projected time of highest speeds: 1am to 3am on Monday morning

St David's

Sustained wind speeds predicted of 27-40mph for the whole weather warning.

Gusts: Could reach 68mph.

Projected time of highest speeds: 1am to 3am on Monday morning

Aberporth

Sustained wind speeds predicted of 29-43mph for the whole weather warning.

Gusts: Could reach 63mph.

Projected time of highest speeds: 2am to 4am on Monday morning

Gusty winds will span Sunday afternoon into Monday morning. (Richard Swingler)

Aberystwyth

Sustained wind speeds predicted of between 27-30mph for the whole weather warning.

Gusts: Could reach 48mph.

Projected time of highest speeds: 5am to 7am on Sunday

Porthmadog

Sustained wind speeds predicted of between 23-33mph for the whole weather warning.

Gusts: Could reach 50mph.

Projected time of highest speeds: 4am to 5am on Sunday

Rhyl

Sustained wind speeds predicted of between 19-29mph for the whole weather warning.

Gusts: Could reach 46mph.

Projected time of highest speeds: 5am to 7am on Sunday