Storms and tornadoes
Global warming cannot be ignored. It leaves tangible evidence of its existence, not only in warmer summers, but also in the unpredictable, extreme weather which has been experienced lately in South Wales. The UK suffers about sixty tornadoes, or 'mini-tornadoes', a year, according to the Met Office, and Newport gets its share of wild weather; powerful 60mph winds have wreaked damage on more than one occasion.
Storm damaged roofs in Newport
Due to fierce weather, numerous storm damaged roofs in Newport have needed extensive repairs in recent years.