The Met Office has upgraded the storm to its second highest level amid the ongoing chaos
Gusts of up to 65mph could be felt inland, with forecasters warning of disruption to transport, power cuts and potential flying debris that could lead to ‘injuries or danger to life’.
South Wales Police said they were involved in two separate water searches from the swollen River Taff on Tuesday.A spokeswoman said emergency services were searching the River Taff in Cardiff following reports of a person having entered the water near the Principality Stadium shortly before 8.40am, while a river search was under way in the river in Taff’s Well following reports of a canoeist having capsized.
The Met Office has warned Brits to prepare for severe disruption all day as Storm Francis batters the UK Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said nine people and two dogs were rescued by fire service personnel using a swift rescue sledge, lines and wading gear. Elsewhere, travellers were warned of flooding disrupting rail services and trees blocking roads on Tuesday morning.supports HTML5 videoA ferry is hit by huge waves as it arrives at the Port of Dover in Kent
In the same period, Natural Resources Wales recorded 61.4mm falling at Tavernspite in Carmarthenshire, Wales, while Spite in Glamorganshire saw 56.2mm.
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