Dorset and Bournemouth brace for windy Friday, sunny weekend ahead

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 06:14 · Archive

Strong winds up to 45mph will hit Dorset on Friday, followed by sunny intervals over the weekend.

Strong winds will sweep across Dorset on Friday, with gusts reaching 45mph in some areas including Dorchester, Portland, Weymouth and Bridport, and 37mph in Bournemouth. Temperatures on Friday will peak between 17°C and 19°C depending on location, dropping to between 10°C and 12°C.

The weekend will see a marked improvement. Saturday will bring sunny intervals across the region, with temperatures between 15°C and 16°C, though light showers are forecast around midday in some areas. Wind gusts will ease to between 30 and 34mph. Sunday will continue with sunny intervals and milder conditions, with temperatures steady between 15°C and 16°C and wind gusts dropping further to between 20 and 28mph.

From Monday, the weather will turn cloudier across the region, with a 50 per cent chance of rain in some areas. Temperatures will remain relatively mild, peaking between 16°C and 17°C, though wind gusts may increase slightly to between 25 and 31mph. The Met Office advises residents to stay updated with the latest forecasts.

How it is being reported

• Weather forecast for Dorset over upcoming weekendDorset weather forecast: Strong winds up to 45mph on Friday for Dorchester, Portland, Weymouth and Bridport. Weekend brings sunny intervals, light showers.Dorset Echo · 9 Oct, 05:00
• Weather forecast for Bournemouth over upcoming weekendBournemouth weather forecast: Mild temperatures, gusty winds up to 37mph on Friday, sunny intervals over the weekend, and cloudier conditions from Monday.Bournemouth Echo · 9 Oct, 05:00

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