A WEATHER warning for heavy rain in Dorset has been issued by the Met Office for Sunday.

The forecasters have put the yellow warning in place from 12.15am until 11.50pm.

A spokesperson said: “Heavy showers and possibly some more prolonged rain is expected to affect south eastern parts of England at times during Sunday.

“Rain could be heavy, with the risk of some torrential downpours whilst lightning may well be an additional hazard at times.

“Very localised impacts from standing water or flooding from fast responding water courses may affect travel and some outdoor events and activities.”

The yellow weather warning covers Dorset and includes Weymouth, Dorchester, Bridport and Lyme Regis.

Up to 50mm of rain is possible in the warning area, with as much as 25mm falling in a few hours.

Added to the heavy rainfall the area has experienced over the last week, some issues from standing water or very localised flooding are possible.

The Met Office spokesperson added: “A frontal system, currently developing near the Azores, is expected to push north east towards the UK later on Saturday, then becoming slow-moving across the south east on Sunday.

“Thunderstorms are also likely to develop across northern France and may come north into the warning area, leading to some torrential downpours.”

Bad weather has also led to the cancellation of The Upwey village barbeque set to take place today in the village.

Organisers of the event would like to thank all those who had supported the event and said they are looking forward to next year’s event, which will hopefully be blessed with better weather.