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Storm Eunice: BBC reporter in Porthcawl faces strong winds

A BBC journalist has battled strong winds as he reported on Storm Eunice hitting the south Wales coast.

Matthew Murray was at Porthcawl, Bridgend county, as the winds began to pick up.

More than 2,000 homes were without power after the Met Office issued a red weather warning, with gusts in excess of 90mph (145km/h) expected.

18 February 2022

Bridgend County Borough Council

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