Tuesday, September 26, 2023

County issues yellow weather warning for wind

Denbighshire County Council (DCC) has issued a Yellow Weather warning for wind between 12.00 Wednesday 27th September to 07.00 Thursday 28th September.

It says: "Strong winds associated with Storm Agnes are expected to move northeast Wednesday, with the chance they could be significantly disruptive.

"What to expect:

  1. There is a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris
  2. There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs
  3. There is a slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
  4. Longer journey times are likely, or cancellations as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected. Some roads and bridges are likely to close.
  5. There is a small chance that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties; with a chance of some minor flooding of coastal roads. 

"DCC has resources on standby throughout the warning period to respond to any weather-related incidents should they arise. 

"Further updates will be provided if deemed necessary.

"Please report any issues to our Customer Service Team between 8:30am – 5pm Monday to Friday, by:

1) email to customerservice@denbighshire.gov.uk

2) telephone 01824 706000

3) visit in person a One Stop Shop.

4) use an online web form, available on Denbighshire’s website:

www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/online-forms/online-forms.aspx

"In the event of any emergency situation requiring an immediate response, contact should be made directly via the out of hours contact centre between 5pm – 8:30am including weekends on 0300 123 3068."

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