Flintshire Bridge to close overnight due to expected strong winds

The A548 across Flintshire Bridge will close in both directions from midnight tonight due to strong winds which are forecast to hit the region.

The council has said it will bridge will reopen at 6am on Thursday [11 March].

The Met Office has issued a weather alert for strong winds and heavy and blustery showers.

The yellow alert, which covers all of Wales and a large swath of England comes into force from 9pm today through to 3pm on Thursday.

The Met Office states: “Strong winds accompanied by heavy and blustery showers may bring some disruption to England and Wales.”

“Strong and gusty winds are likely to develop on Wednesday evening and continue into Thursday across England and Wales.

“Gusts of 50-55 mph are possible inland, especially close to showers.”

“Gusts may reach 60-70 mph on coasts and hills, especially in the west, before gradually easing on Thursday afternoon.”

Met Office Chief Meteorologist Andy Page, said: “After the recent settled spell, the weather will turn more unsettled this week with strong winds and rain.”

“Yellow weather warnings for wind are in force.”

“The second of two areas of low pressure is likely to bring the most widespread strong winds, with gusts of 55mph widely across England and Wales later on Wednesday and Thursday, with gusts up to 70mph in exposed western locations.”

“As the areas of low pressure move away from the UK through Thursday afternoon the winds will ease and the rain will turn more showery with spells of sunshine.”

“Blustery showers will continue through the weekend with the driest conditions in the east.”

“There are early signs that the weather will settle down again by the middle of next week with the chance of high pressure once again becoming dominant.”