STRONG wings have brought down a tree in Newport.
The tree fell down across the Ridgeway during the early hours.
(Picture: Jonathan Powell)
The road remains blocked off, with efforts under way to remove the tree.
An eyewitness said he thought a telephone line might have been downed in the fall.
Newport City Council confirmed the incident was being dealt with by council staff.
No weather warning is currently in place, but a yellow warning for strong winds has been issued for heavy rain and gale force winds tomorrow.
For further updates follow our live blog on further disruption caused by the weather here.
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