A WEATHER warning for strong winds has been issued by the Met Office.

The warning will be in force from 9pm on Friday until 3pm on Saturday.

Dorset residents are being told to expect some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport. Some short-term loss of power and other services is also possible due to fallen branches.

Coastal communities could be affected by spray and/ or large waves.

The bad weather is expected to have ended by the start of Sunday’s London Marathon.

Strong winds are also expected to hit Ireland over the weekend, with Met Eireann choosing to name the weather system Storm Hannah.

The Met Office said that its Irish partner had chosen to name the storm, which is expected to bring strong gales to Ireland on Friday night.