A man from Bridport has helped clear the way for vehicles after a tree fell onto a country road in west Dorset today. 

He was driving down Pymore Road this morning when he discovered a tree had fallen down near its junction with Gispy Lane at around 5.20am.

The tree temporarily blocked the route for over vehicles. 

He managed to pull the tree to the side so that vehicles could continue to pass single file.

This incident follows the Met Office’s yellow weather warning of strong wind this morning, where gusts were expected to be strong enough to bring trees down.

The warning was in place from 2.30am until 8am today affecting areas across the South West. 

Gusts of between 50mph and 60mph were widely expected in this time period, with gusts as high as 65pm possible along the coast.

In a statement this morning, a spokesperson from the Met Office said: “A spell of strong, squally winds will move east across parts of southwest and southern England this morning.

“Gusts of 50 to 60 mph, perhaps as high as 65mph along the coast with gusts of 45 mph possible inland; strong enough to bring a few trees down which could impact road, rail and utilities in particular.

“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.

“Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.”