Chirk Castle to close amid high winds and danger of falling branches
A tourist attraction near Oswestry will be closed tomorrow because of forecast high winds.
National Trust property Chirk Castle's Twitter page says there are a number of veteran trees on the estate and there is a danger of falling branches particularly along visitor footpaths and driveways.
They are advising people "please don't walk on the estate."
There are no Met Office weather warnings in place for tomorrow although the forecast says the winds will pick up from about 10am and peak with gusts at about 49mph at midday.
It is forecast to be an exceptionally mild day with a maximum temperature of 14°C coming close to record-breaking.
The Met Office forecast for Chirk says rain is forecast to quickly clear in the morning though it will stay drizzly and misty over many of the hills, but brightening up for many.
