PEMBROKESHIRE could soon see life-size artwork reproductions of many National Gallery masterpieces, including works by Turner, Constable and Cezanne at locations throughout the county, in a scheme submitted to the national park.

In a Pembrokeshire Coast National Park application to the park’s own planners, permission is sought for the installation of 12 life-size National Gallery artwork prints on various locations in the national park, between June and November of this year.

Of the 12 locations for the ‘Art on your doorstep’ project, 11 will be on existing structures, the last on a self-standing structure at Oriel y Parc, St Davids.

Carew will see four artworks: Constable’s The Hay Wain, at the tidal Mill Bridge; Koninck’s ‘An extensive landscape by a road, with a river,’ in the car park opposite Carew River which overlooks the castle; Hans Holbein the Younger’s ‘The Ambassadors,’ in the national park workshop; and Turner’s The Fighting Temaraire, by the village’s war memorial.

Castell Henllys will feature two works: Cezanne’s Bathers, and Titian’s Baccus and Ariadne.

St Davids’ Oriel y Parc will feature Van Gogh’s Wheatfield of Cypresses, and Canaletto’s The Stonemason’s Yard.

Porthclais will host Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, with Claude-Joseph Vernet’s A shipwreck in Stormy seas at Strumble Head.

Rosebush’s Tafarn Sinc will display Turner’s Rain, Steam, Speed, and a site at the skate park overlooking Tenby’s South Beach will host Monet’s Bathers at La Grenoville.

The application will be considered by the national park planning committee.

Residents and visitors across Pembrokeshire are preparing for a spell of unsettled weather as Storm Ingrid approaches, with strong winds and persistent rain expected to sweep in from the Atlantic. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain and wind covering much of Wales and southwest England from 2 am on Friday, 23 January until 9 am on Saturday, 24 January, warning of gusts of up to 60 mph and significant rainfall.

Forecasters say the system, named by the Portuguese national weather service, will arrive from the southwest and intensify through Friday. An initial band of rain is expected early on Friday, with 10–20 mm possible in just a few hours. Because the ground across Pembrokeshire is already saturated from weeks of wet weather, even this first burst could lead to surface water flooding and travel disruption, particularly on minor routes and low‑lying coastal roads.

As the day progresses, the band of rain is expected to push northwards, but heavier showers and further spells of persistent rain will follow into the evening. The Met Office has warned that a further 15–20 mm of rain could fall widely by Saturday morning, with local totals of 30–40 mm not out of the question. Slow‑moving showers and saturated soils raise the likelihood of temporary road closures and swollen watercourses across the county.

Coastal communities around St Davids, Tenby, Milford Haven and Fishguard are likely to feel the worst of the wind. Gusts of 45–50 mph inland and up to 60 mph on exposed headlands and coastal stretches are forecast, making for blustery conditions along the Pembrokeshire coastline. Large waves and spray are expected to accompany the strong winds, with the potential for spray and sea foam across coastal roads at high tide.

Although the yellow warning expires on Saturday morning, blustery showers and breezy conditions are set to persist through the remainder of the weekend. Inland winds are likely to ease slightly on Saturday as the system begins to move away, but coastal gusts and frequent showers are expected to remain a feature.

Local authorities, including Pembrokeshire County Council, have urged caution on the roads and advised communities to secure loose outdoor items and check property drainage in advance of the worst weather. Travelers have been reminded to allow extra time for journeys and to stay informed with the latest forecasts from the Met Office as Storm Ingrid develops.

A FLOOD ALERT has been issued by Natural Resources Wales for the Pembrokeshire coastline, with flooding possible along stretches between St Dogmaels, near Cardigan, and Amroth.

Residents and businesses in coastal areas are being urged to remain vigilant and to prepare for the potential impacts of flooding as conditions develop.

Natural Resources Wales advises people in affected areas to follow any existing flood plans and to ensure they know where family members and pets are, with arrangements in place to move them to safety if required. Important and sentimental items, key documents and valuables should be placed somewhere secure and above potential flood levels.

People are also encouraged to make sure their mobile phones are fully charged, to familiarise themselves with how to turn off electricity, gas and water supplies, and to prepare a small emergency bag in case they need to leave their home. Essential items may include medication, a phone and charger, warm clothing, baby or pet supplies, sanitary items and insurance documents.

Where possible, cars, livestock and equipment should be moved away from areas at risk of flooding.

The public is strongly warned not to walk or drive through floodwater. As little as 30 centimetres (one foot) of moving water can sweep a car away, while 15 centimetres can be enough to knock a person off their feet.

Further information is available via the Natural Resources Wales flood warning service at
https://flood-warning.naturalresources.wales/Detail/102WABT02.
Floodline can also be contacted on 0345 988 1188 using quick dial number 503013.

Up-to-date river, rainfall and sea levels can be checked at https://naturalresources.wales/riverlevels.

Flood alerts and warnings can be managed by calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188. For the latest updates, Natural Resources Wales can also be followed on social media via @NatResWales.