A third weather warning has been issued for strong winds across Dorset on Sunday and Monday.

And while it's not anticipated to cause anything like the damage inflicted by Storm Eunice, with trees and structures already weakened by Friday's storm, there could be further disruption.

The warning is in place from noon on Sunday until 3pm on Monday.

What the Met Office say we can expect: 

  • Some delays to road, rail, and ferry transport are likely.
  • Delays or restrictions for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely.
  • It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves.
  • Some damage to infrastructure and trees/branches is possible, especially where made more vulnerable by Storm Eunice.
  • Power outages are possible, and efforts to restore power to areas which have had interrupted supply in the wake of Storm Eunice are likely to be hampered.

A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "Winds are likely to strengthen across England and Wales ahead of a band of rain, which itself will turn increasingly squally, as it moves southeast on Sunday afternoon.

"Gusts of 55-60 mph are expected widely around south and west facing coasts, some of which may be more vulnerable than usual in the aftermath of Storm Eunice.

"Some places inland may see similar strength gusts, and on the squally rain band itself, gusts potentially as high as 70 mph.

"Blustery showers will follow with further gusts of 60-70 mph mainly confined to coastal areas in the west during Sunday evening.

"Whilst a temporary reduction in wind speeds is likely for a time overnight into Monday, winds will again strengthen from the northwest during the morning. Gusts of 50-60 mph are probable inland, especially Wales and western/central England."

When will winds be strongest in BCP area?

Winds will start to increase from 10am on Sunday morning.

From 10am until midday, gusts could be around 43mph.

1pm will see gusts potentially increase to 45mph, with 2pm and 3pm wind increasing to 48mph.

4pm and 5pm will see gusts peak at 51mph forecasters say, before things begin to calm down throughout the evening.

On Monday, winds will increase again throughout the morning.

From 6am, gusts could be 43mph and steadily increase throughout the day to 51mph, falling from 3pm onwards.