DORSET is set to experience ‘high winds’ of up to 55mph thanks to Storm Barra.

Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind between 9am and 11.59pm on Tuesday (December 7) with the forecaster warning of 'high winds’ and ‘severe coastal gales’.

The weather forecast, which has issued two separate alerts covering Dorset on Tuesday, 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 alert warns ‘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.

A broad look at the weather across Dorset shows it will be a mild and wet Tuesday, with widespread rain and strong winds hitting the county.

The unsettled weather is set to carry into Wednesday (December 8) with another wind weather warning issued across Dorset between 12am and 6pm.

A weather forecast for Tuesday reads: "Storm Barra arrives in from the west during the morning.

"Becoming very windy with gales and severe gales particularly near the coasts.

"Outbreaks of heavy rain with blustery showers following. Maximum temperature 5°C."

According to Met Office, this is the weather forecast for towns across Dorset across Tuesday.

Beaminster

Tuesday: Wind gusts of up to 51mph and 27mph wind speed between 12pm and 2pm.

Bere Regis

Tuesday: Wind gusts of up to 45mph and 22mph wind speed between 12pm and 3pm.

Blandford Forum

Tuesday: Wind gusts of up to 44mph and 23mph wind speed between 12pm and 2pm.

Bournemouth

Tuesday: Wind gusts of up to 49mph and 30mph wind speed between 12pm and 3pm.

Bridport

Tuesday: Wind gusts of up to 53mph and 32mph wind speed between 11am and 2pm.

Charminster

Tuesday: Wind gusts of up to 50mph and 29mph wind speed between 12pm and 3pm.

Corfe Mullen

Tuesday: Wind gusts of up to 47mph and 27mph wind speed between 12pm and 3pm.

Dorchester

Tuesday: Wind gusts of up to 50mph and 28mph wind speed between 12pm and 2pm.

Ferndown

Tuesday: Wind gusts of up to 46mph and 25mph wind speed between 12pm and 3pm.

Gillingham

Tuesday: Wind gusts of up to 42mph and 22mph wind speed between 11am and 3pm.

Lyme Regis

Tuesday: Wind gusts of up to 51mph and 35mph wind speed between 10am and 2pm.

Poole

Tuesday: Wind gusts of up to 49mph and 28mph wind speed between 12pm and 3pm.

Portland

Tuesday: Wind gusts of up to 54mph and 35mph wind speed between 12pm and 2pm.

Shaftesbury

Tuesday: Wind gusts of up to 44mph and 27mph wind speed between 11am and 3pm.

Sherborne

Tuesday: Wind gusts of up to 44mph and 27mph wind speed between 11am and 3pm.

Swanage

Tuesday: Wind gusts of up to 54mph and 37mph wind speed between 11am and 3pm.

Sturminster Newton

Tuesday: Wind gusts of up to 44mph and 24mph wind speed between 11am and 3pm.

Wareham

Tuesday: Wind gusts of up to 48mph and 26mph wind speed between 11am and 3pm.

Weymouth

Tuesday: Wind gusts of up to 50mph and 29mph wind speed between 10am and 3pm.

Wimborne

Tuesday: Wind gusts of up to 45mph and 24mph wind speed between 11am and 3pm.

Yetminster

Tuesday: Wind gusts of up to 45mph and 26mph wind speed between 11am and 2pm.