A yellow thunderstorm warning is in force for Dorset this afternoon and evening. The Met Office says many areas may miss the worst, but where storms develop there could be torrential rain, lightning, hail and strong winds. Travel disruption, short-term power cuts and localised flooding are possible.
A yellow thunderstorm warning is in force for Dorset this afternoon and evening.
The Met Office says many areas may miss the worst, but where storms develop there could be torrential rain, lightning, hail and strong winds.
Travel disruption, short-term power cuts and localised flooding are possible.

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