The worst of the storms is yet to come for North Wales as strong winds and torrential rain bring chaos to the region. Several schools have been forced to close their doors amid Met Office warnings, with gusts of up to 80mph and heavy downpours predicted throughout Thursday.
North Wales residents are bracing themselves for severe weather conditions as the Met Office issues warnings for Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, and Wrexham. The organisation advises taking precautions and staying indoors if possible, with up to 60mm of rain expected in some areas.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for both wind and rain in the region, with gusts of up to 80mph predicted. Regional breakdowns show other parts of the UK are also struggling with adverse weather conditions, including Scotland where gusts of up to 90mph have been forecast.
As residents take shelter from the storm, safety advice is clear: avoid non-essential travel, secure outdoor items, and keep a battery-powered radio handy in case of a power outage. The Met Office's warnings are in place until 12pm on Thursday, with the full force of the weather expected to hit later today.