A WEATHER warning for persistent rain leading to potential flooding and disruption has been issued for Dorset and the south west this afternoon and tomorrow.

The Met Office has announced two separate yellow warnings from 12pm to 6pm today and on Saturday.

Forecasters say that flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely.

They also warn that bus and train services will probably be affected with journey times taking longer.

Motorists are likely to experience spray and flooding, which will extend travel times.

Some interruption to power supplies and other services is also likely.