A YELLOW weather warning for rain and wind has been issued for Dorset on Thursday between 10am and 7pm.

The Met Office has warned of a a brief spell of heavy rain, and strong, gusty winds that could potentially cause some transport disruption and flooding.

Here's what Thursday could look like for the conurbation according to the weather forecaster:

6am: Temperatures are expected to be at 10C, with wind speeds of 25mph.

7am: Temperatures are expected to be at 11C, with wind speeds of 29mph.

8am: Temperatures are expected to be at 12C, with wind speeds of 34mph.

9am: Temperatures are expected to be at 12C, with wind speeds of 36mph.

10am: Temperatures are expected to be at 13C, with wind speeds of 39mph.

11am: Temperatures are expected to be at 13C, with wind speeds of 41mph.

12pm: Temperatures are expected to be at 13C, with wind speeds of 43mph.

1pm: Temperatures are expected to be at 13C, with wind speeds of 45mph.

2pm: Temperatures are expected to be at 13C, with wind speeds of 46mph. Light rain is due.

3pm: Temperatures are expected to be at 11C, with wind speeds of 35mph. Heavy rain is due.

4pm: Temperatures are expected to be at 11C, with wind speeds of 30mph.

5pm: Temperatures are expected to be at 11C, with wind speeds of 32mph.

6pm: Temperatures are expected to be at 10C, with wind speeds of 29mph.

7pm: Temperatures are expected to be at 10C, with wind speeds of 27mph.

8pm: Temperatures are expected to be at 10C, with wind speeds of 28mph.

9pm: Temperatures are expected to be at 10C, with wind speeds of 28mph.

10pm: Temperatures are expected to be at 10C, with wind speeds of 26mph.