TWO flood warnings have been issued for West Dorset.

The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings for West Bay Harbour and Lyme Regis Harbour and says immediate action is required.

The flood warning is in place at Lyme Regis Harbour from 11am and will remain in force for two hours after high tide. The forecast wind direction is Westerly, and the wind strength is Force 8.

The flood warning is in place at West Bay Harbour from 10.45am and will remain in force for two hours after high tide.

The Environment Agency has told visitors to be prepared and has warned of possible flooding elsewhere on the West Coast of Dorset from 10.45am.

Large waves and spray are likely so take care near coastal paths and promenades.

A flood alert has also been issued for rivers and streams in West Dorset. 

Water levels in the rivers in West Dorset including the Rivers Lim, Winniford, Char, Simene, Brit, Asker, Mangerton and Bride are expected to rise.

Up to 11 mm of rainfall is forecast until 12pm today. The rainfall is forecast to continue throughout the day with another 2 mm expected.