The Met Office has issued several warnings for strong winds and heavy rain brought by Storm Ciara throughout this weekend. Natural Resources Wales will issue flood alerts and warnings for the coast.

There is a yellow warning of strong winds for Pembrokeshire with gusts expecting to reach 70 mph on Sunday, coinciding with a period of high spring tides.

Impacts could include damage to trees, interruptions to power supplies, restrictions on bridges along with large waves and some minor flooding in coastal areas.There is also likely to be some minor structural damage such as fallen tiles and slates.

Pembrokeshire County Council anticipates closures to the Cleddau Bridge including a prolonged closure to high-sided vehicles from Saturday evening until Monday morning and possibly a full closure between 10 am and 1 pm on Sunday. Police will be present at the bridge to monitor traffic crossing the bridge.

The A487 at Newgale is likely to be closed from 5 am to 8 am on Sunday morning and from 4.45 pm to 7.45 pm Sunday evening.

Some ferry sailings from Pembrokeshire tomorrow (Saturday) have already been cancelled.

During periods of high winds, these are actions residents can take to minimise the amount of damage to home and belongings and precautions to keep you and others safe.

* Remove or secure items that may be blown away such as patio furniture, trampoline, ladders, bins etc.

* Close and securely fasten doors and windows.

* Shelter indoors. If you need to go outside, watch out for flying debris such as loose tiles and branches.

* Do not attempt any repairs outside during a storm

* If power cables are brought down by high winds, stay away from them and do not touch any items that may be in contact with power lines. Report it to your electricity provider. Make sure you are prepared should there be a power cut.

* Report dangerous or downed trees on highways to the Council.

* Driving in windy stormy weather can be hazardous. Consider if your journey is essential and drive slowly with your lights on. Listen to local radio bulletins or go on our website to keep abreast of road closures and allow extra time for possible transport disruptions.

* Ensure bins and bags put out for waste collection are weighed down to avoid refuse being blown around.

* Check buildings for safety before they are due to open.

During the stormy weather, members of the public are advised to stay away from the coast for their personal safety. Severe weather can create dangerous sea conditions with large waves and also result in coastal flooding.

Homeowners and businesses whose properties are at risk of coastal flooding in Pembrokeshire are advised to take precautions and get sandbags from local builders merchants in readiness.

Pembrokeshire County Council will be working with multi-agency partners to minimise the impact of the storm on the community and respond to any emergency. For the latest update, go to our website and check warnings on the Met Office and Natural Resources Wales website. http://dlvr.it/RPb5ln