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Dorset braced for flooding after weather warning

  • Heavy rain has caused flooding at Whitecliff and Christchurch this morning, with a weather warning in force until 6pm this evening
  • Flood warnings are in place for Lower Hamworthy and areas of Poole from Old Town and the Quay to Hunger Hill, Christchurch Harbour, Mudeford, Stanpit, the Quomps and Wick areas
  • Force seven winds are predicted
  • Flooding is also possible on lower stretches of the Stour and Avon, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth beach and Hengistbury Head
  • Swanage sea front has been partially taped off because of flooding
  • Residents in Christchurch are sandbagging as the water rises

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