Hundreds without power and travel disruption as Storm Amy hits Wales

Storm Amy has caused widespread disruption across Wales this weekend

Ann 97 Waves crashing on Trearddur Bay, off the coast of Anglesey. Houses on the coastline can be seen in the background. — Storm Amy has caused widespread disruption across Wales this weekend

Hundreds of homes are without power as Storm Amy brought 85mph gusts to Wales which has also caused travel disruption.

Strong winds have closed a section of the M4 in south Wales at Kenfig Viaduct from Junction 38 Margam to Junction 37 Pyle.

Meanwhile, trains and ferries have been cancelled and bridges shut, with a ferry sailing from Dublin to Holyhead spending hours offshore unable to berth.

A fallen tree at Gobowen led to rail services being suspended between Shrewsbury and Wrexham on Friday, while the M48 Severn Bridge was closed in both directions.

A chunk of this building in Cardiff came loose as a result of the strong winds

A high-rise building seen with window. There is a large chunk missing from the corner of the building with the panelling seen inside it. — A chunk of this building in Cardiff came loose as a result of the strong winds

There are flood alerts in place across mid and north-west Wales and the Met Office has urged those on the coast to stay safe during the stormy weather.

In north Wales 450 homes, mainly in Criccieth and Penmaenmawr, remain without power, SP Energy Networks said.

As of 12:00 BST, National Grid said the number of power cuts in south and west Wales had increased to 749 homes.

A high voltage fault on Saturday morning led to 830 National Grid customers on the border between Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan losing power. The affected areas included St Fagan’s and Drope.

They said 473 customers are still without power in areas around St George’s and St Brides-Super-Ely.

Meanwhile 100 customers in Cathays, Cardiff are still without power as well as 63 properties in Builth Wells.

It fell to the ground on North Edward Street just outside Helmont House Car Park

Bits of drywall are scattered around on a road with an entrance to a car park seen in the background. — It fell to the ground on North Edward Street just outside Helmont House Car Park

Llanelli based rugby team Scarlets have had to postpone their match against Connacht as a result of travel disruption caused by Storm Amy. They were due to fly to Ireland for a 13:45 BST kick-off on Saturday.

Meanwhile the high bridges on the A483 south of Wrexham, which cross the Dee and Ceiriog valleys, have been closed.

Transport for Wales has said that a boat has collided with a bridge between Tywyn and Harlech in Gwynedd causing all lines to be blocked.

Train services running through these stations may be delayed with disruption expected to last until 11:00 BST.

A Ferry crossing from Holyhead to Dublin was cancelled, along with the Stena ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare.

The Met Office has warned people to be “aware of large waves” and to “stay safe” during the stormy weather.

“Even from the shore large breaking waves can sweep you off your feet and out to sea. Take care if walking near cliffs; know your route and keep dogs on a lead. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”