WEST Dorset is due to be drenched by heavy rain this week as weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office.

Yellow warnings - meaning 'be prepared' are in place from Thursday to Saturday as downpours are forecast - bring the possibility of flooding and disruption.

The Met Office has warned us what to expect:

  • Flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely
  • Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer
  • Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer
  • Some interruption to power supplies and other services likely