West Dorset is set for another battering today as the wild weather continues with Storm Jorge sweeping in.

Following torrential rain yesterday and overnight - which has caused flooding in some areas - there's a weather warning for string winds in place from midday today lasting 24 hours.

The storm has been christened 'Storm Jorge' by the Spanish meteorological service.

Residents who live near the coast should pay particular attention to sea spray and large waves, which could cause hazards.

 

Below, Lyme Regis views this morning by Simon Emmett Photography

Bridport and Lyme Regis News:

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Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are also likely, as are delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges.

On the Waterloo-Exeter line, which passes through north Dorset and east Devon, South Western Railway has suspended services between Axminster and Yeovil Junction due to flooding.

It was expected this would be cleared this morning but the line remains blocked. 

Yesterday, some of the county's roads saw traffic disruption due to flooding, including the A35 at Winterbourne Abbas, the A352 East Knighton and the A352 Owermoigne to Warmwell Cross Roundabout.

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Flooding on the A35 at Winterborne Abbas yesterday                                           Picture: JAMES LOVERIDGE

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Sporting fixtures are being postponed due to the weather including the Lyme Regis FC first team at Bampton.  Bridport FC's game at Cribbs FC has been postponed following a pitch inspection this morning.

It comes after the county took a battering earlier in the month when Storms Ciara and Dennis tore through the area.

Certain areas of Dorset are currently on flood warnings and alerts from the Environment Agency.

Flood warning, which require immediate action, are in place including the Bere Stream, the Crane, the Devils Brook, the Hooke, North Winterborne, north and south of the A354, the Piddle Valley, the Pimperne Brook, the South Winterbourne Valley, the Sydling, the Tarrant Valley, the Allen Vale at Monkton Up Wimborne and Wimborne St Giles, the Cerne Valley and the Lower Allen Vale.

Flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible, include the West of Dorset, Weymouth rivers and streams, Lower Frome and tributaries, and the River Piddle and tributaries.

A Dorset Council spokesman said: "If you’re driving, take extra care, as there is likely to be surface water and flooding on some roads. We’d advise people to keep away from the cliffs, as there is a higher risk of rock falls and slips."