High winds have brought down trees and forced the closure of the Severn Bridge (M48) in both directions. The A48 is now closed between the Pyle roundabout and the Porthcawl roundabout in both directions due to fallen trees. Severn Bridge traffic is being diverted to the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge. In Caerphilly, the A469 is currently closed between Ystrad Mynach and Llanbradach. A lane of the A473 between Church Village and Llantwit Fardre is completely flooded. Natural Resources Wales have issued a flood alert for the River Taff as Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Council has told residents to prepare bt securing their flood gates.