It may be July and almost the start of the summer holidays - but the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds that will affect Dorset over the weekend.

A warning is in place for the whole county on Saturday, July 15 with the warning lasting all day from 9am.

The forecaster has said it will likely be an "unseasonably windy day" for the affected area.

What to expect with Met Office yellow wind warning

In terms of what to expect with a yellow wind warning, the Met Office states there may be:

Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely

Some short-term loss of power and other services is possible

It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves

Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely

Some damage to trees or temporary structures such as marquees, tents & inflatables, could occur

Dorset Echo:

A Met Office spokesperson said: "A deep area of low pressure will affect parts of the UK on Saturday with some very strong gusts of wind likely to its south.

"A blustery and showery day (with some thunder) will see winds gust widely to 40 mph, and locally up to 50 to 55 mph during the daytime.

"The strongest gusts are likely to occur mainly, but by no means exclusively, over hills and along the south coast.

"Some minor damage and travel disruption is likely. Winds will moderate later in the evening and overnight."

Meanwhile, Nick Powell, AA patrol of the year, says: “Many places across the UK are likely to see strong winds as we head into the weekend and it’s very likely trees and debris will be littering the roads. Drivers should be very cautious, especially in rural or woody areas. If you see twigs or small branches on the road it could be a sign that a tree has fallen just around the bend, so pay extra attention to the path up ahead.

“As always in windy weather, leave plenty of space behind other vehicles and adjust your speed to suit the conditions, especially when crossing bridges or passing high-sided vehicles. Those on two wheels are especially vulnerable in strong winds, so you should pass these with care.

“There may be delays so make sure you bring essentials with you on your journey, even if it is only short, such as warm layers, food and drink and a fully charged mobile phone. Downloading the free what3words app will allow users to accurately report the location of fallen trees or other items blocking the road.”