The Met Office has named another storm which is set to batter Wales.
Following Dudley and Eunice, which caused substantial disruption to Wales on Friday, Storm Franklin is set to hit on Sunday night and Monday morning.
Storm Franklin is low-pressure system is expected to bring high winds during Sunday night and into Monday morning for much of the UK.
The latest storm follows on from a week in which Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice also impacted the UK, although wind gusts from Storm Franklin are expected to be lower than Eunice which triggered two Red Weather Warnings.
An extended Yellow Warning for wind which covers all of Wales has also been issued for Storm Franklin. Within the yellow warning area, wind gusts will be 65-75mph in coastal areas, and more widely 50-60mph further inland.
The centre of Storm Franklin will track eastwards over the north of Scotland from early Monday morning, with the highest winds expected on the southern flank of the system. The centre of Storm Franklin will clear into the North Sea on Monday morning, although high winds will continue to be felt for most through Monday.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist Andy Page said: “Following the significant impacts of Storm Eunice on Friday, Storm Franklin will bring further high winds for many late on Sunday and into Monday, although not on the same scale as Eunice.
“Coastal areas of Northern Ireland, especially on that north coast, will get the strongest wind gusts, which could be around 80mph in a few places. Amber and Yellow Wind Warnings have been issued, and people should remain cautious ahead of the system that will bring 50-60mph wind gusts for much of the UK from late on Sunday and through Monday.”
A Yellow Weather Warning is also in force in the northwest of England, with heavy rain expected through much of Sunday.
There are already issues across Wales due to severe weather with some homes still without power, several flood warnings in place and snow disrupting rods in Powys.
In a statement, Dyfed Powys Police said: "There are currently delays on the A483 between Newtown and Llandrindod Wells due to snow. Please drive carefully and and take an alternative route if possible, or plan extra time into your journey."
How long is the weather warning in place for Wales?
The yellow weather warning covering all of Wales will be in place from 1pm on Sunday, February 20 until 1pm on Monday.
RAC Breakdown Spokesman Rod Dennis said: “Drivers will be glad to see the back of Storm Eunice but it looks like conditions on the roads will remain challenging right through the weekend. With winds still strong and gusty, it’s important drivers don’t take any chances, so we urge them to slow down and leave plenty of space between themselves and the vehicle in front.
“It’s not just strong winds that they’ll need to contend with – on Sunday intense rainfall becomes a feature making driving arduous. If conditions get particularly bad again, people should consider postponing their journeys, and for those who have to drive, it’s vital they keep their wits about them at all times.”
