08/08/2014

Yellow Severe Weather Warning Issued

A severe weather warning has been issued for Wales.

The Met Office has issued the yellow warning, saying that heavy rain, strong winds and large waves along the coast, could affect transport and cause disruptions.

The weather is being created by the remains of Atlantic hurricane Bertha, which is making its way towards the UK, the Met Office said.

However, if added that it was hard to forecast exactly where the storm would go and that it may pass without problems.

(MH/IT)

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