Storm Boelo has left 18 flood alerts and warnings in force across Wales, with all flood warnings concentrated on the River Ely in Cardiff and Rhondda Cynon Taf. The alerts come as the storm continues to cause travel disruption, flooding, and strong winds across the country.
People have been warned to expect disruption amid high winds and heavy downpours, with several Transport for Wales, Great Western Rail, and Cardiff Bus services impacted on Sunday morning.
Weather warnings and forecast
A 33-hour yellow Met Office alert is in force for wind, covering the whole of north Wales until 9pm tonight (Sunday, October 25). The Met Office warned people to look out for flying debris and to prepare for potential power cuts.
While it is forecast to be drier on Sunday, more heavy rain is expected on Monday. The Met Office forecast for Wales on Monday says: "Feeling unpleasant during the morning with strengthening winds under a band of persistent rain. Patchy rain and some brighter spells during the afternoon, but very strong winds and coastal gales."
Flood warnings and alerts
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has issued flood alerts amid Storm Boelo. The following flood warnings were in place across Wales as of 10am on Sunday:
- River Ely at Peterston Super Ely
- River Ely at Talbot Green
- River Ely at St. Fagans
- River Ely at Ely Bridge
According to NRW, flood warnings are issued when flooding is expected and immediate action is required.
Here are all the flood alerts in place across Wales as of 10am on Sunday:
- North Gwynedd catchment
- North East Wales coastline
- North West Wales coastline
- Upper Severn catchment in Powys
- River Wye in Powys
- Dyfi catchment
- Pembrokeshire coast
- Carmarthenshire coast
- Swansea Bay and the Gower coast
- Ceredigion coast between Clarach and Cardigan
- Lower Severn catchment in Powys
- Vyrnwy catchment
- Upper Teifi
- Glaslyn and Dwyryd catchment
- River Ely
- Lower Teifi
- Lower Towy
- Llyn Peninsula and Cardigan Bay coastline
Flood alerts are issued where flooding is possible and people are urged to be prepared.
