WEATHER warnings are in place as Storm Bella is expected to bring high winds and heavy rain to the region.

A yellow warning for rain is in place for Ceredigion from 6pm tonight (Saturday) until 9am tomorrow (Sunday) morning.

And from 8pm, there is an amber warning for strong winds, until 9am Sunday morning.

"Spray and flooding may lead to dangerous driving conditions and some roads may close," Ceredigion council warned. "There is a small chance that some homes and businesses could be flooded and there could be some damage to buildings such as tiles blown from roofs and danger from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads and properties."

Residents are advised to monitor the forecasts:

• Met Office: www.metoffice.gov.uk

• Natural Resources Wales: www.naturalresources.wales

• or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188