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Storm Chandra to hit South West Wales with severe winds and heavy rain
The region has barely recovered from Storm Ingrid, which brought heavy rain, strong winds and flooding risks only days ago. Earlier in the month, Storm Goretti split South West Wales with amber and yellow warnings, delivering thundersnow, travel disruption and power cuts across parts of the country. In December, Storm Bram brought further rain and wind alerts, leaving the ground sodden heading into the new year.
Now Storm Chandra is set to add more pressure. A deep Atlantic low will sweep into Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Swansea Bay later today, with the Met Office issuing a Yellow wind warning for the region. Gusts strong enough to disrupt travel and affect coastal communities are expected through Monday night and into Tuesday.
Storm Names for 2025 and 2026Met Office Chief Forecaster, Paul Gundersen, said:
“Southwest Wales remains vulnerable after recent storms, and Storm Chandra will bring another spell of strong winds and heavy rain. With the ground already saturated, even moderate rainfall could lead to disruption.”
Forecasters warn that even moderate rainfall could cause problems as it falls on saturated land. Surface water flooding is possible on roads across Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire, particularly during the Tuesday morning commute.
Strong winds are also a concern. Exposed coastal areas of Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire could see gusts approaching 70 to 80mph, while inland areas including Swansea and Llanelli are likely to experience blustery conditions throughout Tuesday.
The Environment Agency has warned of significant surface water flooding in the southwest of England, with a risk of river flooding developing on Tuesday. While the most severe impacts are expected across the border, Welsh communities are being advised to remain alert.
Chris Wilding, Flood Duty Manager at the Environment Agency, said:
“Storm Chandra is likely to bring significant surface water flooding in the southwest, and river flooding could follow. Just 30cm of flowing water is enough to float a car, so people should avoid driving through floodwater.”
Residents in flood‑prone parts of South West Wales are being encouraged to prepare a flood kit, including insurance documents, warm clothing, bottled water, a torch and essential medicines.
A spokesperson for the Met Office, said:
“It’s important people stay up to date with the latest warnings. Conditions will vary quickly as Chandra moves through, and the combination of wind, rain and saturated ground could make travel difficult.”
Storm Chandra is the next named storm on the western Europe list shared between the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands.
The unsettled weather is expected to continue through the week, though Wednesday may bring a brief window of drier and brighter conditions for parts of Wales before further rain returns from the west.
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Storm Ingrid set to batter South West Wales with heavy rain, strong winds and flooding risk
Yellow warnings in place for South Wales
The Met Office has issued Yellow weather warnings for rain across South Wales, including Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Swansea and Neath Port Talbot, as Storm Ingrid brings another spell of wet and windy weather to the region.
Forecasters say the storm — named by the Portuguese national weather service — will sweep in from the southwest early on Friday, with conditions expected to worsen through the day and into Saturday morning.
Met Office radar showing bands of heavy rain and strong winds moving across South West Wales as Storm Ingrid approaches. Image: Met Office.“Potential for disruption” across the region
Met Office Chief Forecaster Neil Armstrong said the system could cause problems even though rainfall totals in Wales won’t reach the extreme levels expected in parts of Scotland.
“While rainfall totals in Northern Ireland, south Wales and parts of the southwest of England won’t reach those that we’ll see in parts of Scotland, there’s still a potential for some disruption, particularly for travel.”
The Met Office says the warnings highlight the risk of fast‑flowing or deep floodwater, difficult driving conditions and the possibility of some communities being temporarily cut off.
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Heavy rain falling on already saturated ground
Storm Ingrid is expected to bring more than 20mm of rain for some areas, falling on ground already soaked by weeks of unsettled weather. Forecasters warn that even modest rainfall could lead to surface flooding, swollen rivers and blocked routes.
Along the coast, large waves and strong gusts are likely, with winds of 45–50mph inland and peaks of up to 60mph possible in exposed areas.
Friday looks worst for South West Wales
The Met Office says the worst of the weather for Wales will arrive on Friday, with rain pushing in from the southwest and lingering into Saturday morning before easing.
Scotland will continue to see the heaviest rainfall, with some high‑ground areas expected to exceed 100mm, but South West Wales remains firmly in the zone for disruption.
More unsettled weather to follow
Low pressure will continue to dominate through the weekend, bringing further spells of rain and wind. Looking ahead to next week, the Met Office says there is still uncertainty, but wintry conditions are possible in parts of the UK, especially further north and east.
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Swansea escapes Storm Goretti snow – but Wales still hit by thundersnow, travel chaos and power cuts
While South West Wales’ main urban centres saw rain instead of the heavy snow forecast, conditions elsewhere deteriorated sharply, with parts of Pembrokeshire even experiencing rare thundersnow as schools shut, rail lines suspended, mountain roads closed and hundreds of homes left without power.
Mountain routes shut as blizzards hit higher ground
The Bwlch mountain road (A4107) was closed at 7pm on Thursday after conditions became unsafe. The joint decision by Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend and Rhondda Cynon Taf councils followed reports of drifting snow and falling temperatures. The route reopened shortly after 8am today.
Pembrokeshire saw some of the worst conditions, with heavy snow, sleet and strong winds creating hazardous driving on higher ground. The B4329 between Haverfordwest and Cardigan, which crosses the Preseli Hills, remained closed for long periods as blizzards hit the route.
Issues were also reported on the B4313 between Fishguard and Narberth, where drifting snow made conditions treacherous across the northern foothills.
Further south, the A478 from Clunderwen to Cardigan saw significant snow in places, with drivers warned to avoid higher ground as accumulations built up.
Council teams worked through the night to clear fallen trees, deal with surface water flooding and keep primary routes open.
Thundersnow caught on camera in Pembrokeshire
A dramatic burst of thundersnow was captured in Pembrokeshire overnight, with lightning illuminating heavy snowfall as Storm Goretti swept across the county.
Local resident Harvey Harbour filmed the moment and shared it on X, showing bright flashes lighting up the sky as snow fell across the area.
You can watch the video here:
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What is thundersnow?
Thundersnow is a rare weather phenomenon where a thunderstorm produces snow instead of rain.
It happens when a strong, unstable weather system forms above very cold air at ground level. The storm still generates lightning and thunder, but the precipitation falls as snow.
The lightning often appears brighter because it reflects off the snowflakes, while the thunder sounds quieter because the snow absorbs the sound.
Thundersnow can bring sudden heavy downpours of snow, reduced visibility and rapidly worsening road conditions.
Rail disruption continues across Wales
Transport for Wales services remain heavily affected, with suspensions and reduced timetables on several lines following snow, ice and fallen trees.
Routes impacted include:
CrossCountry services between Cardiff and Birmingham are not running, and passengers are being urged to check before travelling.
Your earlier Swansea Bay News reporting highlighted “do not travel” warnings issued yesterday as rail operators shut lines ahead of the storm.
Schools shut and power cuts reported
Across Wales, at least 150 schools are closed today, with Powys, Blaenau Gwent and Wrexham among the worst affected.
Around 600 homes were without power this morning, with further outages reported in north and mid Wales. Pembrokeshire also saw power cuts around Clunderwen and Bridell, alongside burst water mains in Haverfordwest.
Emergency services across Ceredigion and Powys reported “numerous incidents” overnight, with police urging people to avoid all but essential travel.
Swansea spared – but warnings remain in force
Despite fears of thundersnow and blizzard conditions reaching Swansea Bay, the city avoided the worst of the storm, with rain and sleet falling instead of snow.
However, Amber and Yellow warnings for snow, rain and wind remain in place across much of Wales, and forecasters say conditions may continue to change through the day.
Bridgend Council said all routes in the county borough remain open after crews dealt with fallen trees and blocked drains overnight.
What happens next
The Met Office says Storm Goretti remains a “multi‑hazard event”, with snow, strong winds and heavy rain still expected to bring disruption in parts of Wales.
Gusts of up to 70mph are forecast along the south coast, while higher ground in mid and north Wales may see further snow and ice as temperatures fluctuate.
Swansea Bay News will continue to update readers as the situation develops.
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Digital boards at Cardiff Central are already flashing the message as Transport for Wales and Network Rail prepare to close multiple lines from 3pm today, with more disruption expected overnight.
It follows our earlier report revealing that amber and yellow Met Office warnings had been split across South West Wales, with forecasters warning of up to 30cm of snow, heavy rain in lower lying areas, 50mph winds and the risk of power cuts, fallen trees and dangerous road conditions.
Now the situation has escalated again.
Amber warning hits tonight — huge area affected
The Met Office’s amber warning for snow kicks in at 8pm tonight and runs until 9am Friday, covering a huge stretch of Wales including:
Forecasters say travel could become “very difficult or impossible”, with the risk of power outages, localised flooding, and roads blocked by snow and fallen trees.
A Transport for Wales train pushes through worsening snow as Storm Goretti disrupts services across Wales. (Image: TfW)Rail chaos: lines shut, buses unlikely, and a skeleton timetable
TfW says trains will run normally this morning — but from 3pm, the network will be hit by widespread suspensions, including all services west of Carmarthen and the Heart of Wales Line.
Routes suspended from 3pm
The Cambrian Coast line (Machynlleth–Pwllheli) is suspended all day.
Reduced timetable from 3pm
Core Valley Lines will run 1 train per hour between Treherbert, Merthyr, Rhymney and Cardiff, plus a half‑hourly Coryton–Cardiff Bay service.
A reduced timetable will run elsewhere, but TfW warns that rail replacement buses may not be possible because roads are already becoming treacherous.
Network Rail: “We may need to close more lines”
Network Rail says snow, sleet and freezing temperatures are already affecting points, signalling and track conditions — and more closures could follow as the storm intensifies.
Teams are out clearing drainage, checking point heaters, running snow‑treatment trains and positioning chainsaw crews to deal with fallen trees.
TfW: “Platforms will be slippery — take extra care”
TfW says passengers should expect severe delays, slippery platforms and last‑minute cancellations.
Tickets for today will be valid until Sunday.
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Storm Bram set to batter South West Wales with rain and wind alerts
Amber alerts for flooding risk
The Met Office says the storm will bring very heavy rain and strong winds through Monday night into Tuesday, with saturated ground raising fears of flooding.
Amber warnings for rain are in force from midnight until 10am on Tuesday in Pontardawe, Neath and Maesteg, with the potential for flooding and travel disruption during the morning rush hour.
Yellow warnings for rain cover Swansea, Carmarthen, Llanelli, Port Talbot, Bridgend, Haverfordwest and Maesteg, while Carmarthen and Haverfordwest also face yellow wind alerts overnight.
“Very wet and windy spell” warns forecaster
Met Office Chief Forecaster Dan Suri said:
“Storm Bram will bring a very wet and windy spell of weather, with very strong winds and further heavy rain which, falling over saturated ground, could cause flooding impacts. Gusts of 50–60mph, and perhaps 70mph in a few spots, are expected across Wales.”
Rainfall totals could reach up to 100mm over higher ground in South Wales, prompting warnings that alerts may be updated as conditions worsen.
RoSPA urges extra precautions
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has warned that Storm Bram poses risks not only outdoors but also in homes and on the roads.
Steve Cole, Policy Director at RoSPA, said:
“Storm Bram isn’t just a risk outdoors; homes may be vulnerable too. Secure garden furniture, bins, and anything that could blow away or cause damage. Indoors, make sure windows and doors are firmly shut and keep an emergency kit ready.”
RoSPA is advising people to:
On the roads, RoSPA warns that rain doubles stopping distances and aquaplaning can happen in seconds. Drivers are urged to slow down, keep their distance, and never attempt to drive through floodwater.
Natural Resources Wales urges vigilance
Charlotte Morgan, Duty Tactical Manager at Natural Resources Wales, said:
“We are asking people to be alert for potential flooding with heavy rain predicted through today and overnight, especially in parts of South Wales.
With some rivers already swollen and the ground saturated, we expect to see a number of flood alerts and warnings issued. We’re urging people to be vigilant and to make preparations for potential flooding now.”
Residents are being reminded to keep away from swollen riverbanks, avoid driving or walking through flood waters, and prepare flood kits with documents, medication and valuables.
Staying safe in the storm
Authorities advise securing loose objects such as garden furniture, fastening doors and windows, and parking vehicles away from trees and walls.
The Met Office’s WeatherReady pages provide further advice on storm safety and flood alerts, updated every 15 minutes.
What’s next
Storm Bram will slowly move northwards on Wednesday, leaving South West Wales with showers and blustery conditions. Thursday is expected to bring a drier spell for many, though frost is possible in central and eastern areas.
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