SEWAGE has been released across five beaches in Bournemouth, Bosocmbe and Christchurch.
The pollution alert states that storm sewage has been discharged from a sewer overflow within the past 48 hours.
Storm overflows operate automatically, usually releasing stormwater during or after intense rainfall.
Warnings have been issued for Bournemouth Pier, Boscombe Pier, Hengistbury West, Christchurch Avon Beach and Friars Cliff, Christchurch.
This follows the Met Office’s yellow weather warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday).
READ MORE: Thunderstorms and heavy rain yellow weather warning issued for Dorset
Surfers Against Sewage are advising against bathing in the water due to the likelihood of reduced water quality.
Wessex water have been approached for a comment.
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