STRONG winds could bring gusts of up to 60mph to Dorset tomorrow, the Met Office has warned.

A yellow weather warning for strong winds has been issued by the Met Office for Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the rest of Dorset.

It will be in force from midnight until 8am on Tuesday, November 1. 

A Met Office spokesperson said: “A small area of low pressure, named Storm Claudio by Meteo France, will move eastwards through the English Channel bringing a spell of strong to gale force winds.

“While the strongest winds are expected over the Channel Islands and northern France, parts of southern England may well see gales for a time overnight.

“Southerly winds will strengthen before veering westerly and are expected to gust to 50-60 mph, especially over coastal areas, with a risk of isolated coastal gusts to 70 mph.”

In terms of what to expect, the Met Office said:

  • Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely
  • Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely
  • Some short term loss of power and other services is possible
  • It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves

According to the forecast there's also a 60 per cent chance of thunder at 11am on Tuesday.