Thunderstorm alert issued for Bridport

A thunderstorm warning has been issued for Dorset with heavy rain expected to arrive this afternoon.

A yellow warning is in place from 2pm today (5th) until 2am (6th) - the Met Office says that the thunderstorms are likely to cause disruption in some places.

What to expect

• Driving conditions are likely to be affected by spray, standing water, hail and gusty winds, leading to longer journey times by car and bus
• Some flooding of a few homes and businesses likely, leading to some damage to buildings or structures
• Delays to some train services are likely
• Probably some damage to a few buildings and structures from either lightning strikes or gusty winds
• Some short term loss of power and other services is likely

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