Weather warning issued for rain in Dorset
Heavy rain could cause flooding in places
A yellow weather warning has been issued for rain in Dorset today. (12 July)
The Met Office is warning of possible travel disruption and flooding in places.
What to expect
There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life
Where flooding occurs, there is a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services
Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
There is a small chance that some communities will become cut off by flooded roads
There is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses
The Met Office say:
"Slow-moving, heavy showers, with some thunderstorms, are likely to break out during Monday afternoon.
"This may lead to torrential downpours in some places with 20 to 30 mm of rain in an hour and perhaps in excess of 60 mm in some spots in two or three hours.
"There is also a chance of more persistent heavy rain developing over parts of southeast England during the afternoon or evening and persisting into early Tuesday.
"Were this to occur there is a chance of 60 to 90 mm rain falling in a few spots."