IT IS the August bank holiday weekend and visitors are expected to flock the Dorset coast to enjoy the warm weather.

Whether you are going for a rural walk across a rural part of the county, or relaxing down the beach, it is going to be a warm day with predicted highs of around 21C.

The sun might be in short supply at times this afternoon, but there should be some breakthrough moments according to the Met Office.

Bournemouth Echo: The outlook for the day in Bournemouth. Picture: Met OfficeThe outlook for the day in Bournemouth. Picture: Met Office

Here is your hour-by-hour guide for the weather in the Bournemouth area today (subject to change): 

The Met Office forecast for today, August 28.

10am - 15C sunny

11am - 17C sunny intervals

Midday - 18C sunny intervals

1pm - 20C sunny intervals

2pm - 20C cloudy

3pm - 20C cloudy

4pm - 21C cloudy

5pm - 21C cloudy

6pm - 20C sunny intervals

7pm - 20C sunny intervals

8pm - 19C cloudy

9pm - 18C clear night

10pm -17C clear night

11pm - 16C clear night