THE MET Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong wind across west Dorset this weekend.

Gusts around coastal areas could reach 60mph on Saturday, with a chance event strong winds could hit the area on Sunday.

The weather warning is in place from 9am on Saturday until 6pm on Sunday.

A Met Office spokesperson, said: “Gusts around coastlines exposed to the westerly or south-westerly winds could reach 60mph at times.

“Further strengthening from the west is expected in Sunday where gusts around western coasts could locally reach 70mph.

“Please be aware of the potential for some disruption due to the strong winds.”