Penarth Storm Dennis Update: Weather Warning Raised to Amber With Local Flood Alerts
By The Editor
16th Feb 2020 | Local News
Penarth saw the arrival of Storm Dennis yesterday and with it a swathe of waterlogged pitches and high tides but today it is set to get worse with the Met Office announcing an amber rain warning for the area.
Overnight, Penarth and Wales were battered by the weather. Nearby areas have seen unprecedented flooding like the River Taff in Cardiff.
Flood Alerts have also been set for Penarth by Natural Resources Wales:
- At 06:40 AM, River levels are rising throughout the River Cadoxton and have yet to peak at Dinas Powys.
• Penarth may also be affected by the flooding of the River Taff which has filled parks in Cardiff and Pontcanna.
Storm Dennis is expected to bring very heavy rain, flooding and disruption to travel over the weekend.
The Amber Warning now asks local residents to expect:
• Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life• Extensive flooding of homes and businesses is possible
• Damage to buildings and structures or building collapse might happen• Roads may potentially close, along with bus and train service delays and cancellations and dangerous driving conditions might occur, because of spray and flooded roads
• Loss of power and other essential services, such as gas, water or mobile phone services, is possible• Communities could be completely cut off by floodwater, perhaps for several days
This is alongside the yellow weather warning for wind which could bring:
• Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely• Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer
• Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely• Some short term loss of power and other services is possible
• It's likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities affected by spray and/or large waves This yellow wind warning will now extend into Monday morning as well for Penarth and nearby areas. South Wales police have said: ''Unless your journey is essential please do not travel this morning as several roads are flooded and fallen trees are also blocking some routes.'' Transport for Wales has asked passengers to check all journeys before making their way to the station. Penarth RNLI has said: ''With very heavy rain due for South Wales a RED warning has been issued. Rivers will become treacherous and there is a risk to life in areas affected. Please do heed warnings and stay safe this weekend.'' Nub News will keep readers updated throughout today with information about the flooding. To keep up to date on flood warnings please click the red button below.
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