Part of Suffolk issued with weather warning ahead of 50mph winds

A weather warning has been issued for strong winds in part of Suffolk.

The Met Office has put in place the alert for between 7am and 12am on Friday morning as wind speeds could hit 50mph along the coast.

The warning covers Felixstowe, Bawdsey, Orford and the River Orwell and Deben estuaries.

A spokesman for the Met Office said the strong winds may lead to "hazardous conditions".

Forecasts show wind speeds could hit 51mph in Felixstowe at about 8pm on Thursday evening.

Southwold and Aldeburgh could also be faced with 50mph winds, while inland speeds are set to clock 45mph.