A flood warning has been issued in Cardigan following two storms and more rain forecast overnight.
Natural Resources Wales has issued a flood warning for the tidal area at Cardigan following heavy rainfall during Storm Austen and Storm Boelo, with further rain expected overnight.
Flooding is expected to affect properties adjacent to the river between Cardigan Bridge and the A487 road bridge, including The Strand, St Mary Street, Gloster Row and Pwllhai, as well as the supermarket car park and adjacent properties.
The warning says 'immediate action is required' adding "Please exercise caution when travelling in the area and do not drive through flood water."
The full warning says: "Flooding is expected as a result of the combination of the high tides and weather conditions for the high tide on the evening of Monday 26 October.
"The next high tide at Fishguard is expected to occur at 7:10 PM on Monday 26th October. Flooding to property is expected. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is ongoing. For the next high tide impacts are expected to occur from 8:00 PM .
"For the next high tide winds are forecast to be force 7 on the Beaufort scale from a south south-westerly direction. Conditions are expected to improve from 9:00 PM on Monday 26th October and no further impacts are expected. Be careful on the car park, roads, close to the estuary and low lying land. We will continue to monitor the situation. This message will be updated as the situation changes."
In an emergency outside office hours, please contact:
01970 625277 for North Ceredigion
01239 851604 for South Ceredigion
For the latest information, check Natural Resources Wales' Flood Warnings and Alerts. Tidal area at Cardigan - Flood warnings and alerts
If you are worried or experiencing flooding, contact Floodline on 0345 988 1188.
A fresh weather warning has been issued for this evening from 6pm with a spell of strong south to south-westerly winds.
The yellow warning runs from 6pm unti 3am on Tuesday and says: "South to south-westerly winds will increase from the west during Monday evening with gusts of 45-50 mph inland and 60-65 mph along exposed coasts and over high ground. The strong winds will be accompanied by heavy rain at times.
"Winds will then ease from the west during the early hours, before increasing again across northern parts of the UK early on Tuesday morning."
The Met Office adds that it is likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves.
High tide in Aberystwyth will be at 7.47pm this evening at a height of 5.2 metres.
There are flood alerts also in place, but not as severe as a flood warning for between Clarach and Cardigan and from Borth to the Llyn Peninsula.
The alert says: "Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected. Flooding to property is possible. Be careful on beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths, roads, low lying land, and close to the estuary. We will continue to monitor the situation."

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