A flood alert has been issued for the coast of West Dorset.

This flood alert affects the coast from the tip of Portland up to Lyme Regis and will remain in force for two hours following the time of high tide.

The time and date of the forecast high water for which this Flood Alert is in force is : 6.30pm on Friday, December 7 and 6.30am on Saturday, December 8.

Moderately strong south to south westerly winds are expected.