Several flood warnings are in place across Dorset today as Storm Barra continues to hit the UK.

Storm Barra moved in from the west on Tuesday, and a yellow weather warning for wind is in place from midnight until 6pm on Wednesday for the west coast of Wales and south-west England.

Aberdaron in Gwynedd, Wales, which is covered by the warning, was battered by gales of 86mph on Tuesday, while Orlock Head in Co Down, N Ireland, faced 76mph gusts.

Flood warnings in Dorset

These are the flood warnings currently in place across Dorset:

Christchurch Harbourside

South-westerly force 8 winds and large waves will produce a swell within the harbour. Areas most at risk include The Quomps, Mudeford and the Stanpit area.

The Environment Agency said: “We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary.

“Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. People in the areas should consider taking action now. We urge all people to take care and not drive or walk through flood water.”

Dorset Coast at Preston Beach

Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the weather conditions. Areas most at risk include The Sea Life Centre and the Preston Beach Road area of Lodmoor.

The Environment Agency said: “Our incident response staff are in the area and will be checking local defences. Plan driving routes to avoid Preston Beach Road which may be affected by flooding.

“Stay away from Weymouth beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.”

West Bay Harbour

Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the weather conditions. Areas most at risk include the inner harbour, East Beach and the esplanade on East Beach.

The Environment Agency said: “Our incident response staff are in the area and will be checking local defences. Avoid going near cliffs as the risk of cliff falls is considerably raised during storm conditions.

“Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.”