Parts of Suffolk are expected to be battered by gale force winds, with more heavy rainfall also set to arrive in the county.

According to the Met Office those living along the Suffolk coast will see category eight gales with the county due to experience strong winds from this afternoon.

Areas such as Felixstowe, Lowestoft, Southwold, Aldeburgh and Leiston are bracing for wind speeds of up to 47mph. 

The gales are expected to be at their strongest between 8pm on Sunday and 9am on Monday.

In land areas are forecast to see winds of around 35mph. 

The winds could bring some trees down leading to possible delays on the roads. 

It comes after a week of rainfall with more downpours expected. 

The Met Office has said that Monday morning is expected to be a wet start with most of the county forecast for heavy downpours.