Gusts of 66mph recorded in Wales as warning remains in force

The strongest speeds were measured at Aberdaron in Gwynedd

Author: Press AssociationPublished 15th Sep 2025

Wind gusts of almost 70mph have been recorded overnight in Wales as the country remains under a yellow weather warning.

The Met Office said the strongest speeds were measured at Aberdaron in Gwynedd which saw 66mph and Capel Curig in Conwy 59mph.

Meanwhile in England, the Needles on the Isle of Wight, saw winds speed reach 78mph.

The alert, which came into force at 8pm on Sunday, is due to remain in place until 6pm on Monday and covers most of England and Wales except the north of the Lake District and far North East.

Forecasters have warned of possible travel disruption, delays to transport and large waves affecting coastal areas, with short-term power cuts also possible.

Met Office meteorologist Tom Morgan said there could be "low impacts in general" but added: "Nonetheless, there could be some brief kind of power interruptions and some travel disruption for the return to work on Monday morning.

"So it will be quite a windy start to the week. Gales certainly possible for many parts of England and Wales, perhaps even severe gales on Irish Sea coasts.

"The strongest winds are expected to be for west Wales and north-west England on Monday morning."

In Swansea, the Cwmbwrla roundabout is still under water after yesterday's downpours, which have also shut the A483 Carmarthen Road.

Winds are expected to slowly ease from the west later on Monday afternoon and into the evening.

Mr Morgan added that Monday will bring "a windy and pretty unsettled start to the week with a mixture of sunny spells and heavy blustery showers", mainly in England and Wales, but there will be "some fairly brisk winds at times further north as well".

People have been encouraged to secure loose items outside their homes and gardens, check for delays and road closures and take care near the coast.

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