STRONG winds could sweep across Dorset this weekend, the Met Office is warning.

A yellow alert, meaning be aware, has been issued for Bournemouth, Poole and the rest of the county.

Gusts exceeding 50mph could be seen across the area which could lead to “dangerous conditions” when combined with high tides.

The warning is valid from 4am until just before midnight on Saturday.

Large waves could cause potential for flooding in some coastal areas, the Met Office has said.

Some disruption to transport is also likely with delays possible to road, rail, air and ferry services.

A spokesperson for the Met Office said: An intense low pressure system is expected to bring a swathe of strong southwesterly winds over southern areas early on Saturday, these steadily transferring east through the morning and early afternoon, becoming westerly and eventually northwesterly later whilst also slowly easing.”