UPDATE: 9.32am

THE Met Office has issued a weather warning for Newport after wind speeds of 45 miles per hour.

A spokesperson said they do not expect wind speeds to exceed 45 miles per hour, but believe that gusts will be around 40 miles per hour until 6pm this evening.

UPDATE: 8.11am

ONE lane is closed on the M48 Severn Bridge in both directions because of strong winds.

The matrix sign is set to 40 mph.

Coastal areas of Wales have been battered by winds of up to 70mph as the remains of Hurricane Gonzalo reached the UK overnight.

A yellow 'be aware' weather warning has been issued for Wales and more than 400 homes across mid and west Wales are without power.