RESIDENTS in Barry are reporting a distinctively bright orange sun and eerie grey/pink-looking sky as Ireland is battered by the tail of Hurricane Ophelia.

The phenomena has been dubbed 'Hurricane sun'.

Gusts of up to 80mph could potentially hit coastal areas in Wales.

The Met Office has upgraded its severe weather warning to yellow as winds are predicted to hit Wales.

Barry Island is witnessing gusts and Barry Island Pleasure Park operators are checking the fairground site is secure from any gusts.

The Barry High giant ferris wheel can withstand winds of up to 100mph.