A YELLOW weather warning for strong winds has been issued for North Wales.

The Met Office has issued the warning for 10pm tonight. It is in force until 9am on Thursday, February 7.

A spokesperson from the Met Office said: "A period of very strong and gusty winds is likely on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Strongest winds will be across South West England and South and West Wales late evening, with gusts of 60 to 70 mph on coasts and 50 to 60 mph inland.

"Elsewhere winds will be strongest after midnight, with gusts of 60 mph on coasts and 50 mph inland before easing during Thursday morning."

There is also a weather warning in place for wind on Friday between 12pm and 6pm on Saturday, February 9.

Regions and local authorities affected include Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey and Powys.