Gale force winds are expected to hit Suffolk this week as temperatures drop. 

According to the Met Office, gale force 11 winds will reach the county this weekend. 

Areas including Southwold, Aldeburgh and Lowestoft could see winds of up to 58mph on Saturday.

Inland areas including Ipswich, Sudbury, Bury St Edmunds and Haverhill could also see gale force 10 winds of 49mph.

The gales are expected to be at their strongest between 9am and 3pm on Saturday. 

It comes after the Met Office said wintry hazards could hit the county this week. 

Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Rebekah Hicks said: "The whole of the UK is likely to experience a spell of several days of cold, potentially disruptive weather next week.  

“Warnings for wintry hazards, including snow and ice, are possible, so it’s important to stay up to date with the latest forecast.” 

A cold weather alert has been issued for the county by the UK Health Security Agency. 

The alert is in effect from 10am on Monday until 6pm on Saturday as temperatures in the county are set to plummet to lows of -4C.