THE MET Office has issued a weather warning for heavy rain, thunderstorms and gale-force winds in the Cardigan area on Friday (August 9) and Saturday (August 10).

The yellow warning for rain from runs from 00.01 on Friday to midnight, when a band of heavy rain followed by heavy showers or thunderstorms has the potential to bring disruption.


Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures, with delays to public transport

A Met Office spokesman said: “A band of heavy rain, with the possibility of some very heavy bursts, will move northwards during Thursday night and Friday.

“Within this band 10-15 mm is widely expected, however some places could see as much as 30 mm in just a few hours. Once the rain has cleared scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop, particularly during Friday.


The following day, strong winds are expected to cause disruption, particularly during Saturday daytime.


Some short term loss of power and other services is possible, with delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport likely, with some fallen trees possible

The Met Office spokesman added: “Unseasonably strong south-westerly winds are expected to cause some disruption, with gusts over 40 mph possible quite widely inland. Gusts over 50 mph are possible along some coasts.”