Motorists are being warned about poor driving conditions on the M4 in South Wales on the afternoon of New Year’s Day. Heavy rain causes difficult driving conditions on the road.
Emergency services attended the scene of the accident on the M4 this afternoon. It happened on the westbound motorway at junction 44 Lon Las, near Swansea. One lane was closed, but reopened shortly before 3:30 p.m. The meteorological service warned of heavy rain that will occur at 5 p.m.
Traffic Wales released images showing poor visibility conditions and vehicles spraying water behind them as rain fell on the road. He warned motorists about the poor conditions between J28 Tredegar and J30 Cardiff Gate.
(Image: Traffic in Wales)
The prolonged severe weather follows a surge of moisture and wind caused by Storm Gerrit last week. Natural Resources Wales has a flood warning for the River Rytek at Tenby and nine flood warnings across the country.
The Met Office’s yellow rain warning said: “Following recent wet weather, further rainfall, some heavy, is expected in the afternoon and overnight on Monday. Then, after a brief lull on Tuesday, another round of heavy rain will likely spread northeast. Parts of southwest and southern England, south Wales and possibly the Midlands will be in focus this afternoon and overnight.
“On Tuesday, the focus of the heaviest rain is less clear but perhaps more likely in parts of Wales, the Midlands, the east of England and Yorkshire. During the warning period, 15-30mm of rain is likely to fall quite widely, with 35-50mm in some locations. The heaviest rain is expected to move across south-west England and south Wales by mid-Tuesday, but could last until the evening in the north-east of the warning area. Strong winds will affect some areas and a separate wind warning has been issued.”
Forecast for Wales this week
Heavy rain is forecast for this evening. Here’s the five-day forecast for Wales this week from the Met Office.
Tonight:
Heavy rains that will end on Monday, the rains will gradually ease in the early hours of Tuesday. Stormy and stormy night, which will not allow frost to develop. The minimum temperature is 6°C.
Tuesday:
Tuesday will be cloudy at the start of the rain and the rain will spread across the country. The wind is decreasing and appears weaker than it was on Monday. The maximum temperature is 11°C.
Forecast for Wednesday to Friday:
The next few days are variable with a combination of sun and rain, sometimes intense. A blustery start, then the wind will ease on Friday. At the end of the week it starts to get colder little by little.
Traffic conditions on the M4
Parts of South Wales are experiencing heavy rain, hampering traffic on the M4.
These photos were taken near Junction 29 in Cardiff 30 minutes ago.
Weather warning for most of Wales
A 30-hour warning for heavy rain and strong winds has been issued for much of Wales tonight and tomorrow. More details here.
The Met Office’s yellow rain warning said: “Following recent wet weather, further rainfall, some heavy, is expected in the afternoon and overnight on Monday. Then, after a brief lull on Tuesday, another round of heavy rain will likely spread northeast. Parts of southwest and southern England, south Wales and possibly the Midlands will be in focus this afternoon and overnight.
“On Tuesday, the focus of the heaviest rain is less clear but perhaps more likely in parts of Wales, the Midlands, the east of England and Yorkshire. During the warning period, 15-30mm of rain is likely to fall quite widely, with 35-50mm in some locations. The heaviest rain is expected to move across south-west England and south Wales by mid-Tuesday, but could last until the evening in the north-east of the warning area. Strong winds will affect some areas and a separate wind warning has been issued.”
M4 reopens after accident
The accident that occurred at junction 44 of the M4 motorway has been resolved.
All lanes have reopened.
Notice for M4 drivers
Traffic Wales released images showing poor visibility conditions and vehicles spraying water behind them as rain fell on the road. He warned drivers about the poor conditions between 28 Tredegar junction and 30 Cardiff Gate junction.
An accident has been reported in Cardiff.
There was an accident in St Fegan’s, Cardiff.
The Cofft-Y-Genau Road is closed in both directions from St Brides Road to the A4119 Llantriant Road.
Source: Wales Online
Forecast for Wales this week
Heavy rain is forecast for this evening. Here’s the five-day forecast for Wales this week from the Met Office.
Tonight:
Heavy rains that will end on Monday, the rains will gradually ease in the early hours of Tuesday. Stormy and stormy night, which will not allow frost to develop. The minimum temperature is 6°C.
Tuesday:
Tuesday will be cloudy at the start of the rain and the rain will spread across the country. The wind is decreasing and appears weaker than it was on Monday. The maximum temperature is 11°C.
Forecast for Wednesday to Friday:
The next few days are variable with a combination of sun and rain, sometimes intense. A blustery start, then the wind will ease on Friday. At the end of the week it starts to get colder little by little.
Traffic conditions on the M4
Parts of South Wales are experiencing heavy rain, hampering traffic on the M4.
These photos were taken near Junction 29 in Cardiff 30 minutes ago.
Weather warning for most of Wales
A 30-hour warning for heavy rain and strong winds has been issued for much of Wales tonight and tomorrow. More details here.
The Met Office’s yellow rain warning said: “Following recent wet weather, further rainfall, some heavy, is expected in the afternoon and overnight on Monday. Then, after a brief lull on Tuesday, another round of heavy rain will likely spread northeast. Parts of southwest and southern England, south Wales and possibly the Midlands will be in focus this afternoon and overnight.
“On Tuesday, the focus of the heaviest rain is less clear but perhaps more likely in parts of Wales, the Midlands, the east of England and Yorkshire. During the warning period, 15-30mm of rain is likely to fall quite widely, with 35-50mm in some locations. The heaviest rain is expected to move across south-west England and south Wales by mid-Tuesday, but could last until the evening in the north-east of the warning area. Strong winds will affect some areas and a separate wind warning has been issued.”
M4 reopens after accident
The accident that occurred at junction 44 of the M4 motorway has been resolved.
All lanes have reopened.
Notice for M4 drivers
Traffic Wales released images showing poor visibility conditions and vehicles spraying water behind them as rain fell on the road. He warned drivers about the poor conditions between 28 Tredegar junction and 30 Cardiff Gate junction.
An accident has been reported in Cardiff.
There was an accident in St Fegan’s, Cardiff.
The Cofft-Y-Genau Road is closed in both directions from St Brides Road to the A4119 Llantriant Road.
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