Parts of Suffolk are expected to be battered by gale force winds as the latest storm hits the county. 

The Met Office has confirmed that Storm Lilian will hit the region on Friday morning, bringing category nine gales.

Strong winds are expected to hit coastal areas - with Felixstowe, Southwold, Aldeburgh and Lowestoft bracing for wind speeds of up to 50mph. 

The gales are expected to be at their strongest between 7am and 11am.

The winds could cause "slight damage" to buildings and roofing as well as high waves and spray to blow onshore, according to the Met Office forecast.

It comes after flood warnings were issued for parts of the Suffolk coast on Wednesday. 

Temperatures are set to hit 27C in parts of Suffolk towards the end of next week ahead of September's arrival, meaning more sunshine is expected in the coming days.