A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for heavy rain, thunderstorms and possible power cuts across Dorset which may cause travel disruption and some flooding.
The Met Office issued a yellow warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms from noon today until 9pm.
Homes and businesses have been warned there may be disruption to travel today and this evening with possible delays to public transport.
The Met Office has said there is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost.
Heavy #rain is currently affecting parts of south and southeast England 🌧️
— Met Office (@metoffice) August 9, 2021
These torrential downpours are bringing some difficult travelling conditions with standing water and spray on the roads
Stay #WeatherAware pic.twitter.com/ahTcIBXPqV
A spokesman for the weather forecaster said: "There's a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.
"Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.
"There is a small chance that some communities become cut off by flooded roads.
"Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services.
"There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost."
Another day of sunny spells and thundery showers.☀️☔️
— BBC Weather (@bbcweather) August 9, 2021
Here's a snapshot of what to expect.👇#UKWeather pic.twitter.com/PyVO7kdHDf
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