THE MET Office has issued a weather warning as high speed winds are due next Monday, as ex-Hurricane Ophelia approaches the UK.
Western areas of Wales and England including Carmarthenshire are due to be hit by blustery spells between 8am and 11:55pm on Monday October 16.
Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are possible.
There is a slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services such as mobile phone coverage.
There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles from roofs.
It is possible that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves.
There is also a small chance that injuries could occur from beach material being thrown onto sea fronts.
For more information visit metoffice.gov.uk
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