Grey day with gale alert as storm buffetsWales
AN amber weather warning for strong wind has been extended across Wales as Storm Doris hits the country.
Storm Doris is likely to cause travel disruption, damage buildings and send debris flying when it strikes.
Much of the country has been told to expect gusts of up to 80mph today.
The amber warning covers Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Powys, Wrexham and Ceredigion.
A yellow warning for wind covers the rest of Wales.
The Met Office chief forecaster said: “There is still some uncertainty about the track of Storm Doris, but increasing confidence that there will be widespread disruption across parts of England and Wales.”
The amber warning is more serious than the more usual yellow weather warning.
“Wind can also bring down tree branches, blow you off course or blow other vehicles into your path.
“Expect travel disruption as some roads will be treacherous.”
Storms with the potential to cause substantial impact are named by the Met Office and Met Eireann, moving through the alphabet.
The first was named Abigail in November 2015, after members of the public suggested monikers for the “name our storms” project.
Forecasters are now in their second run through the alphabet.
Storm Doris’ appearance contrasts with Monday’s temperatures, where visitors to Kew Gardens, west London, enjoyed the warmest day of the winter so far, at 18.3C (64.9F).
Parts of London and the south of England had temperatures warmer than Ibiza, southern Spain and Menorca.