Dorset set for strong winds following Met Office weather warning
The alert for strong wind is in place 8 tonight and midday Friday
Residents in Dorset are being told to batten down the hatches as a weather warning for strong winds sweeps across the county.
The yellow alert issued by the Met Office it comes into effect from 8pm tonight this morning (Thursday 29th July) and remain in force until 12pm on Friday.
It's thought gusts of up to 50mph could hit the county, which may lead to damage to temporary structures and travel disruption.
What to expect
• There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs
• There is a small chance of longer journey times or cancellations as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected
• There is a small chance that some roads and bridges could close
• There is a small chance that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
The Met Office told Greatest Hits Radio Dorset:
"Whilst there remains a lot of uncertainty in the detail at this stage, there is the potential for a swathe of strong winds to arrive in the southwest of England during Thursday evening and then track eastwards along the south coast of England through Friday. Winds may reach 55-65 mph across the Isles of Scilly and parts of Cornwall late Thursday into Friday morning. The strongest winds will then transfer along southern England coasts through Friday morning, weakening as they do so, with coastal gales and gusts of 45-50 mph possible. Heavy rain will accompany these strong winds, with 20 to 30 mm possible widely, especially across the southwest of England where 40 to 50 mm could fall."