Council-run leisure centres and swimming pools will also remain closed, as will council libraries, Ceredigion museum and Theatre Felinfach.

Residents are also being asked to represent their waste on their next scheduled collection day, as bins and recycling will not be collected.

A spokesperson from Ceredigion County Council said discussions had been taking place within the multi-agency Dyfed Powys Local Resilience Forum (LRF).

A statement read: "A decision has been made by Ceredigion County Council to close the following services tomorrow in Ceredigion to protect both Council staff and residents; and to restrict any unnecessary journeys for staff (excluding staff who will be dealing with the crisis):

• Council leisure centres and swimming pools. The Leisure Centres will be used as rest centres if needed;

• Ceredigion Museum and Theatr Felinfach;

• Council libraries;

• Waste Collection Services. Residents are asked to represent their waste on their next scheduled collection day.

All schools in Ceredigion will deliver remote learning; all school buildings will be closed.

Meanwhile coastal streets, including Aberystwyth Prom and Quay Parade will be closed during the period.

All Care Services will continue. However, issues may occur for domiciliary care staff who travel to visit service users."

Flood warnings have been issued by Natural Resources Wales for:

• Tidal Area at Aberystwyth seafront: property along Victoria Terrace, Marine Terrace and South Marine Terrace. In particular the road along the sea frontage and cellars of properties bordering the road.   
• Tidal Area at Cardigan: Property adjacent to the river between Cardigan Bridge and the A487 road bridge, including The Strand, St Mary Street, Gloster Row, Pwllhai. Also the supermarket car park and adjacent properties.    
• Clarach Bay: Glangors Caravan Park, the access road to Glan y Mor Caravan Park and the cafe at Clarach Bay Caravan Park
• Tidal Area at Aberaeron
• Tidal Area at Trefechan, Aberystwyth
• Tidal Area at Aberystwyth Holiday Village

There will be significant disruptions to bus services across Ceredigion on Friday, 18 February with many not operating until midday, subject to review. Services will resume as soon as it is safe to do so.

High winds are expected to cause "significant disruption," which could cause power cuts, damage to people's homes and travel chaos.

"There is a good chance that flying debris could result in a danger to life," warned a spokesperson for the Met Office.

"Damage to buildings and homes is likely, with roofs being blown off and power lines being brought down.

"Roads, bridges and railway lines are likely to close, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights.

"There is also a good chance that power cuts, possibly prolonged, could occur and possibly affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage.

"And in coastal areas large waves are likely and beach material is likely to be thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.

"It is also likely there will be falling branches and some uprooted trees."

First Minister Mark Drakeford, who attended a COBRA meeting on Thursday afternoon, has advised against unnecessary travel, urging people to "make preparations today so you can keep yourself and loved ones safe".

"The cabinet is meeting this afternoon to discuss preparations for the storm. We will constantly monitor the situation and will keep the people of Wales updated," he added.