WEST Dorset could be in for showers this afternoon after the Met office issued a weather warning.

Bridport, Beaminster and Dorchester could all see rain this afternoon, although Weymouth, Portland and the east of the county look set to miss the bad weather.

The Met Office issued the warning from 11.45am to 9pm for heavy showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, before slowly fading this evening.

The Met said: “Whilst many places will miss the heaviest showers, where they do occur they are likely to be prolonged allowing some large rainfall amounts to build up.

“Please be aware of the potential for localised flooding, difficult driving conditions and disruption to travel.”