Flood warnings issued for Cardigan and across Pembrokeshire

The warnings by Natural Resources Wales are based on the tidal forecast, and could remain in place for Friday, 24 March.

There are also flood alerts for most of the Pembrokeshire coast, between St Dogmaels and Amroth, and all of the Ceredigion coast between Cardigan and Clarach, including Aberporth, New Quay and Aberaeron.

The combination of high tides, forecast winds and wave heights give a risk of flooding around the high tides, the NRW warn, and flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected.

The public are being warned to be careful on beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths, roads, low lying land and close to the estuary.

Sea spray and waves could be dangerous and could contain debris, with the NRW saying it is monitoring the situation.

The warning for Cardigan covers property adjacent to the river between Cardigan Bridge and the A487 road bridge, including The Strand, St Mary Street, and Gloster Row, Pwllhai, as well as the supermarket car park and adjacent properties.

The NRW stated: "The wind is forecast to be force 6 from a South South Westerly direction.

"High tide at Cardigan is expected to occur at approximately 08:15 AM on Thursday 23rd March and 09:00 AM on Friday, 24 March.

"Be careful on beaches, coastal footpaths, roads, low lying land, close to the estuary."

The flood warning in place for the tidal area of Cardigan. (Image: Natural Resources Wales)

Meanwhile there area also flood alerts for the Pembrokeshire coast between St Dogmaels and Amroth.

The NRW state: "The combination of high tides, forecast winds and wave heights give a risk of flooding around the high tides between Tuesday 21 March 06:00 and Thursday 23rd March 19:45.

"The largest impacts are expected to occur between Wednesday 22nd 06:30 and Thursday 23rd 07:15. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected.

"Be careful on beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths, roads, low lying land, close to the estuary.

"Be careful as sea spray and waves could be dangerous and could contain debris. We will continue to monitor the situation."

There are flood alerts in place all along the Pembrokeshire coast. (Image: Natural Resources Wales)

You can monitor the ongoing situation in your area by using the Natural Resources Wales 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on the website.

For more information on our Flood Alerts  visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on the website.

If you are worried or experiencing flooding, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188.