New Year's Day Weather warning updated for Dorset
Several events in the county have been cancelled
Dorset's set to be hit by strong winds on New Year's Day.
The MET Office have issued a yellow weather warning - that comes into force after midnight tonight until 3pm tomorrow afternoon.
Strong southwesterly winds are expected overnight and during Wednesday.
The strongest winds are expected across coastal regions in the west and south of the warning area, where gusts of 65-75 mph are possible.
Inland, highest gusts will typically be between 45 and 55 mph, but possibly 60 mph in places, particularly in association with the passage of squally cold front which will bring a band of heavy rain southwards.
The wind is expected to ease quickly from the north through the course of the day as this cold front passes.
A spokesman for the Met Office said:
"If you are on the coast, stay safe during stormy weather by being aware of large waves. Even from the shore large breaking waves can sweep you off your feet and out to sea.
"Take care if walking near cliffs; know your route and keep dogs on a lead. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard."
It's led some New Year's Eve events being called off in Dorset.
The Lyme Lunge has been cancelled as well as the Poole Quay New Year's Day bathtub race.
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