DORSET is set to experience ‘high winds’ of up to 55mph this weekend thanks to Storm Arwen.
Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind between 12am and 6pm on Saturday (November 27) with the forecaster warning of 'high winds which may cause some travel disruption and damage.'
Met Office has warned residents that ‘injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible’ while trees, temporary structures, and buildings could be damaged by strong winds.
The weather forecaster has warned ‘injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties’ and there could be disruption to traffic and travel.
With #StormArwen named as our first winter storm, we can expect some strong winds and rough weather overnight and into the weekend. We urge people to stay safe near the coast as the severe weather could make our seas and coastlines particularly dangerous. (📷 Steve Duncombe) pic.twitter.com/7vAW0p3mMe
— RNLI (@RNLI) November 26, 2021
A broad look at the weather across Dorset shows it will be a cold Friday night, with chances of rain in some areas of the county. Strong winds are forecast in the early hours of Saturday but will remain strong throughout the day.
A weather forecast for Saturday reads: “Storm Arwen will bring high winds to most areas during Saturday.
“Gusts will widely reach 55 to 65 mph in many coastal areas with the highest gusts in coastal parts of east Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, southwest England and northeast England where gusts in excess of 65 mph are expected in some areas.
“Winds will slowly ease from the northwest during the day.”
According to Met Office, this is the weather forecast for towns across Dorset over Friday evening and into Saturday.
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Beaminster
Friday: Wind gusts of up to 38mph and 17mph wind speed at 11pm and 12am
Saturday: Wind gusts of up to 54mph and 28mph wind speed between 5am and 8am. Wind gusts of approximately 49mph throughout the day
Bere Regis
Friday: Wind gusts of up to 38mph and 17mph wind speed at 11pm and 12am
Saturday: Wind gusts of up to 54mph and 27mph wind speed between 5am and 8am. Wind gusts of approximately 46mph throughout the day
Blandford Forum
Friday: Wind gusts of up to 35mph and 17mph wind speed at 11pm and 12am
Saturday: Wind gusts of up to 54mph and 29mph wind speed between 5am and 7am. Wind gusts of approximately 46mph throughout the day
Bournemouth
Friday: Wind gusts of up to 33mph and 16mph wind speed at 7pm and 12am
Saturday: Wind gusts of up to 51mph and 27mph wind speed between 5am and 8am. Wind gusts of approximately 46mph throughout the day
Bridport
Friday: Wind gusts of up to 36mph and 18mph wind speed at 11pm and 12am
Saturday: Wind gusts of up to 53mph and 30mph wind speed between 5am and 8am. Wind gusts of approximately 52mph throughout the day
Charminster
Friday: Wind gusts of up to 37mph and 18mph wind speed at 11pm and 12am
Saturday: Wind gusts of up to 53mph and 29mph wind speed between 5am and 9am. Wind gusts of approximately 48mph throughout the day
Corfe Mullen
Friday: Wind gusts of up to 35mph and 18mph wind speed at 10pm and 12am
Saturday: Wind gusts of up to 52mph and 29mph wind speed between 5am and 8am. Wind gusts of approximately 46mph throughout the day
Dorchester
Friday: Wind gusts of up to 37mph and 18mph wind speed at 11pm and 12am
Saturday: Wind gusts of up to 53mph and 29mph wind speed between 5am and 9am. Wind gusts of approximately 48mph throughout the day
Ferndown
Friday: Wind gusts of up to 33mph and 16mph wind speed at 10pm and 12am
Saturday: Wind gusts of up to 51mph and 27mph wind speed between 5am and 7am. Wind gusts of approximately 44mph throughout the day
Gillingham
Friday: Wind gusts of up to 32mph and 16mph wind speed at 9pm and 12am
Saturday: Wind gusts of up to 53mph and 29mph wind speed between 5am and 8am. Wind gusts of approximately 44mph throughout the day
Lyme Regis
Friday: Wind gusts of up to 37mph and 20mph wind speed at 11pm and 12am
Saturday: Wind gusts of up to 56mph and 29mph wind speed between 2am and 9am. Wind gusts of approximately 49mph throughout the day
Poole
Friday: Wind gusts of up to 34mph and 16mph wind speed at 10pm and 12am
Saturday: Wind gusts of up to 51mph and 28mph wind speed between 5am and 8am. Wind gusts of approximately 46mph throughout the day
Portland
Friday: Wind gusts of up to 38mph and 26mph wind speed at 11pm and 12am
Saturday: Wind gusts of up to 55mph and 36mph wind speed between 5am and 8am. Wind gusts of approximately 44mph throughout the day
Shaftesbury
Friday: Wind gusts of up to 32mph and 19mph wind speed at 9pm and 12am
Saturday: Wind gusts of up to 53mph and 34mph wind speed between 5am and 8am. Wind gusts of approximately 45mph throughout the day
Sherborne
Friday: Wind gusts of up to 32mph and 19mph wind speed at 9pm and 12am
Saturday: Wind gusts of up to 53mph and 34mph wind speed between 5am and 7am. Wind gusts of approximately 45mph throughout the day
Swanage
Friday: Wind gusts of up to 34mph and 19mph wind speed at 8pm and 12am
Saturday: Wind gusts of up to 53mph and 33mph wind speed between 5am and 8am. Wind gusts of approximately 46mph throughout the day
Sturminster Newton
Friday: Wind gusts of up to 32mph and 17mph wind speed at 9pm and 12am
Saturday: Wind gusts of up to 52mph and 29mph wind speed between 5am and 7am. Wind gusts of approximately 42mph throughout the day
Wareham
Friday: Wind gusts of up to 35mph and 17mph wind speed at 8pm and 12am
Saturday: Wind gusts of up to 52mph and 27mph wind speed between 5am and 8am. Wind gusts of approximately 46mph throughout the day
Weymouth
Friday: Wind gusts of up to 35mph and 18mph wind speed at 11pm
Saturday: Wind gusts of up to 53mph and 31mph wind speed between 5am and 8am. Wind gusts of approximately 47mph throughout the day
Yetminster
Friday: Wind gusts of up to 33mph and 18mph wind speed at 8pm and 12am
Saturday: Wind gusts of up to 50mph and 30mph wind speed between 5am and 8am. Wind gusts of approximately 42mph throughout the day
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