TRAFFIC Wales has commented on whether the A483 viaducts in Wrexham could be closed amid Storm Austen.
The first named storm of the year arrived on Friday morning - with a Met Office yellow warning for wind is in place across North Wales until 9pm.
The Met Office warning says: “A spell of strong winds, touching gales at times, associated with Storm Austen may bring some localised impacts.”
It has been given a high likelihood of between 50 and 75 per cent, with the potential impact rated as moderate.
Forecasters say winds across the warning area are not expected to be as strong as those further south and west, but inland gales remain possible.
However, Traffic Wales has said there are currently no plans to close the A483 Dee and Ceiriog viaducts.
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The agency said the wind speed isn't expected to exceed the speed limit for the viaducts, but is continuing to monitor the situation.
A spokesperson said: "The wind speed is not expected to exceed the speed limit for the A483 viaducts during today’s storm therefore we aren’t expecting any closures.
"However, we are always monitoring the situation and will share on our social media accounts should the situation change."
Storm Boelo is set to arrive tomorrow (Saturday) as the country braces for another day of wind and rain.
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