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The first named storm of the year, Storm Aileen, is set to bring winds of up to 75mph across large parts of Wales.

A yellow weather warning that covers the whole of Wales states that the storm is expected to bring very strong winds, with gusts of around 65 to 75mph expected in North Wales.

Power cuts, damage to trees and perhaps buildings are also possible during the storm, according to the Met Office.

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Met Office chief forecaster Frank Saunders said: “Storm Aileen is expected to bring strong winds of up to 75mph to a central segment of the UK and an amber weather warning has been issued.

“As well as the strong winds, there will be some heavy rain pushing eastwards overnight which could see accumulations of 30 to 40mm.

“The low pressure system that is bringing these strong winds will move fairly swiftly from west to east over the UK and although there will still be some disruption through Wednesday morning, the winds will ease by the afternoon leaving a day of blustery showers.”

The storm could bring commuter delays with longer journey times by road, rail and air likely with restrictions on roads and bridges.

Along windward-facing coasts, some wave overtopping is also possible.

The yellow weather warning issued by the Met Office is in place from 8pm on Tuesday to 10am on Wednesday.

A separate amber wind warning has also been issued between 0.05am and 6am on Wednesday that covers large parts of North Wales.

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The warning states Storm Aileen will bring a brief spell of very strong westerly winds with gusts of up to 75mph.

Longer journey times are likely and damage to trees, perhaps buildings and power cuts are expected.

The Met Office warn that flying debris and large coastal waves are possible.

Despite speculation, the Met Office say there is no connection between the UK weather and the severe weather in the Caribbean and the US.

Met Office deputy meteorologist Chris Tubbs said: “There are no links between the very strong winds we expect to see here in the UK and the hurricanes affecting the United States and the Caribbean at present. This system originated well north in the Atlantic Ocean, independent of the current Caribbean hurricanes”.

As Storm Aileen clears out eastwards into the North Sea, the UK will be left with cool showery conditions through the end of the week and into the weekend.

The showers will still be blustery on Thursday with the winds easing as we get closer to the weekend.

Within the showers there will be some periods of brightness although it will still feel cool across the whole of the UK with top temperatures only reaching 18 to 19C