UPDATED 4.50pm: Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is urging people all over Wales to be vigilant while heavy rain and high tides over the next two days will continue to pose a risk of inland and coastal flooding.

The wet weather and high tides are expected to continue until Tuesday with another intense band of rain forecast for Monday. 

The weekend weather at its peak led to the issuing of 18 flood warnings and over 40 flood alerts across Wales, so far.

All of Wales has seen the effects and emergency response workers from NRW are at key sites checking defences are in good working order and making sure any drainage grids and screens are clear, to reduce the risk to people and their homes.

A spokesperson for Natural Resources Wales said:

“The recent weather has led to many flood warnings being issued and reports of some flooding caused by surface water.

“The high tides continue to cause concern along the coast over the next two days but with the forecast rain it is important to remember there remains a risk of inland flooding from rivers and surface water.

UPDATED 3.00pm: Flooding on the A48 westbound near the A466 Wye Valley Link Road and Highbeech Roundabout, Chepstow, means traffic in the area is heavy, and drivers are urged to approach with care.

UPDATED 11.55am: Newport Bus is reporting that Caerleon Road, in the area of the St Julians pub - closed earlier due to the high tide and heavy rain - has now reopened, and bus services 27 and 28 are running on their usual routes.

South Wales Argus:

A swollen River Usk at the bridge in Caerleon this morning. Picture - Linda Hill, South Wales Argus Camera Club

A NIGHT of heavy rain which has continued into this morning is making driving conditions across Gwent very difficult - and there's more to come.

Caerleon Road, Newport, is currently closed at the St Julians pub, because of the high tide and heavy rain overnight, Newport Bus has tweeted - and this is affecting its 27/28 services, which will be serving Caerleon via Llanfrechfa and Ponthir until further notice.

A Met Office yellow warning for rain is in place until 5pm today, and another is scheduled to begin at 3pm tomorrow, which will last into Tuesday afternoon.

Strong winds and lashing rain have prompted a 40mph speed limit on the M48 Severn Bridge, and motorists across south east Wales are advised to take extra care due to the large amounts of surface water.

Gwent Police are also urging drivers to allow extra time for journeys and to take care near fast-flowing and swollen rivers.

Flood warning remain in place for the Wye Estuary at Chepstow and near Tintern, along with a flood alert for the River Usk in Monmouthshire and Newport (see https://naturalresources.wales for more details).

Flooding and/or road closures in your area? Let us know by e-mailing newsdesk@gwent-wales.co.uk or through the South Wales Argus Facebook page.