More heavy rain and winds of up to 60 mph are expected to batter Dorset tomorrow afternoon.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain and another one for wind which is expected to cause travel delays and flooding from Sunday (September 29) afternoon through to Monday (September 30) morning.
Flood alerts are also in place for the River Stour and its tributaries between Gillingham and Blandford.
The warning means that spray and flooding could affect roads meaning journey times are no longer and that flooding to homes and businesses is 'likely,' according to the Met Office.
The wind and rain could also affect bus and train service making journey times longer.
It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves.
There could also be power cuts and high sided vehicles should expect delays on exposed routes and bridge.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Jason Kelly, said: “Sunday will bring a return to wet and windy weather across the southern half of the UK.
"A warning for rain has been issued for southwestern England and south Wales from 4pm on Sunday through to Monday morning.
"Within the warning area 20-30mm of rain is expected quite widely, with up to 50-80mm possible over the higher ground of Dartmoor, south Wales and the Dorset Downs.
“A yellow warning for wind has also been issued from 0900 to midnight on Sunday. The area covers the far southwest of England and western Wales.
"Gusts of 50-55mph are likely within the yellow warning area, up to 60mph is possible in the most exposed coasts and areas of higher ground."
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