Storm Jocelyn: 70mph winds recorded at Lake Vyrnwy, Powys

The iconic tourist destination recorded the highest wind speeds in Wales as Storm Jocelyn hit the county last night (January 23).

Monitors at the site recorded speeds of 71mph although it appears most of the surrounding area has escaped major damage.

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Public transport has not been disrupted by the high winds. Despite 50mm of rain being recorded in parts of Wales there are only two floods alerts in place for Powys - Lower Severn catchment in Powys and Vyrnwy catchment.

Roads across Powys have remained largely clear with fallen trees not disrupting the flow of traffic this morning despite this being the second named storm to batter the county in a week.

This is still lower than the winds recorded during Storm Isha where it reached 99mph at Brizlee Wood in Northumberland, with gusts of 90mph at Capel Curig in Snowdonia on Sunday.

Drivers were warned to take care when travelling or parking in the windy conditions, meanwhile.

RAC spokesperson Alice Simpson said: “With so much heavy rainfall and debris on the roads, driving conditions will be very challenging, especially across northern parts of the country where the weather is at its worst.

“Visibility will be severely reduced due to the spray from lorries and other large vehicles, and the amount of water on the roads will increase stopping distances.

“We urge drivers to consider postponing their journeys in these areas if at all possible.

“We also suggest drivers avoid parking underneath or near to trees.”