Storm Darragh - severe weather update
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Posted on: Saturday 07 December 2024
The Met Office Red weather warning is still in place for gale-force winds across Bridgend County Borough.
Council crews have been extremely busy overnight and this morning, clearing roads where it is safe to do so.
Between 20-30 trees have fallen on highways across the county borough. Works units and contractors have been working on clearing the debris to enable roads to reopen.
Some of the main roads that have been affected include:
- A4063 Maesteg
- A4061 Lewistown
- B4281 Fountain Road, Aberkenfig
- B4265 Ewenny Road, Bridgend
Some traffic signals across the county borough are currently not in operation due to power outages. Utility companies are out restoring power sources, where safe to do so.
3,191 properties in the county borough have been affected by power outages. Areas affected include:
- Cefn Glas
- Litchard
- Tremains
- Part of Pencoed (around Felindre Rd)
- Parts of Maesteg (between Tondu and Llangynwyd, between Caerau and Croeserw, and a some properties in Bryn)
- Large parts of Coity village including Trem y Castell.
Utility companies are working to restore power to homes by midday on 7 December, where possible.
Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) will now remain closed all day on Saturday 7 December.If you do require emergency assistance due to flooding, please contact our mainline number: 01656 643643.
Thank you for your support and patience while we work to make roads, homes and businesses safe.
Visit our winter weather pages for more information on keeping safe in adverse weather conditions.
06 December 2024
Storm Darragh set to hit Bridgend County Borough in the early hours
Following yesterday’s warning of severe weather hitting Bridgend County Borough this weekend. The Met Office has now upgraded its Yellow weather warning for ‘high winds’ to Red for gale-force winds and Amber for heavy rain.
Storm Darragh is set to hit the county borough in the early hours of Saturday 7 December, with the worst of the gale-force winds expected between 3am and 11am.
The Met Office ‘Red’ weather warning highlights a risk of danger to life due to flying debris and falling trees. Some areas are expected to face 90mph winds while flooding, road closures and damage to property is likely to be widespread. Travel disruption is highly likely; therefore, people are advised to only travel if absolutely necessary.
In Bridgend County Borough, crews are checking gulleys, culverts and drains to make sure they are clear before the storm arrives, and are making the necessary preparations to offer support to householders in the event of flooding.
Using equipment ranging from JCBs and chainsaws to specialist gulley jets, workers will be on duty throughout the storm to help keep roads open and homes, people, and property safe.
The biggest impact of the storm is expected along the coastline, where strong winds and high tides are expected to pose a range of safety issues. Residents are strongly advised not to visit the coastline during the storm which will likely pose a risk to their life and the lives of rescue workers if called upon.
Some Christmas events planned by our partners at Awen Cultural Trust for tomorrow (Saturday 7 December) have now been cancelled as a result of the severe weather warning, including the Christmas craft market at Maesteg Town Hall, events at Blaengarw Workman’s Hall and Awel-y-Mor Community Centre in Porthcawl and outdoor events at Bryngarw Country Park.
- All libraries across the county borough will also be closed on Saturday 7 December
- Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) will be closed on the morning of the 7 December and possibly reopen later in the day, depending on weather conditions.
Crews from Bridgend County Borough Council will be working throughout the weekend to ensure highways, homes, people, and property all remain safe during Storm Darragh.
We strongly advise people to stay indoors during the storm and help by securing any loose external items in their gardens, which could blow away and cause damage to nearby properties. Please do not visit the coast in this weather, doing so is highly dangerous and can put lives at risk.
If you do require emergency assistance due to flooding, please contact our mainline number: 01656 643643.
Councillor Paul Davies, Cabinet Member for Climate Change and the Environment