🌬️ Hold onto your hats, Wales! A 22-hour yellow weather warning is in effect as strong and gusty winds are set to sweep the nation from Sunday night into Monday. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe and prepared:
1. **Secure Loose Items**: Don’t let your garden become a hazard! Secure or bring inside anything that could blow away, like plant pots, bins, and outdoor furniture. Trampolines should be flipped or secured with tent pegs, and sheds locked up tight.
2. **Plan Your Journey**: Check your route for closures or delays before hitting the road. Keep essentials in your car, such as warm clothes, snacks, a torch, and a fully charged phone. Travel updates are your friend, so tune into your sat nav or radio for the latest.
3. **Drive with Caution**: High winds can make driving tricky. Slow down and give extra space to high-sided vehicles, cyclists, and lorries. Hold that steering wheel firmly and stay alert!
4. **Coastal Care**: Near the seaside? Stay updated with local forecasts and tide times. Those waves can be sneaky, so stay back from the shoreline and cliff edges, and remember to keep pets on a lead.
5. **Stay Indoors When Possible**: The safest place during these blustery conditions is inside. If you must venture out, avoid walking near buildings or trees which could become unstable.
Let’s ride out the storm safely together—look after yourselves and each other! 🌪️