A FLOOD alert has been issued for coastal parts of Ceredigion as strong winds are expected to hit much of Cardigan Bay at high tide this evening.

The warning, issued by Natural Resources Wales this afternoon, says that strong winds are predicted tonight. High tide is at 9.10pm in Aberystwyth.

The alert says: "The winds are forecast to be force 6 beaufort scale from a south-westerly direction.

"Offshore waves are expected to be small.

"Be careful on beaches, promenades, and roads. Be careful as sea spray and waves could be dangerous and could contain debris."