DORSET is set for a rainy day today with 95% of rain expected throughout the day.

A yellow weather warning for heavy rain and thundery showers has also been issued by the Met Office.

 Weather experts have warned of large waves along the coastline, and the possibility of homes and businesses flooding.

Here is an hour-by-hour forecast of today’s weather:

Thursday, September 5

9am – Light rain, 95% chance of precipitation

10am – Heavy rain, 95% chance of precipitation

11am – Heavy rain, 95% chance of precipitation

12pm – Heavy rain, 95% chance of precipitation

1pm - Heavy rain, 95% chance of precipitation

2pm – Heavy rain, 95% chance of precipitation

3pm - Heavy rain, 95% chance of precipitation

4pm - Heavy rain, 95% chance of precipitation

5pm - Heavy rain, 95% chance of precipitation

6pm – Heavy rain, 95% chance of precipitation

7pm – Heavy rain, 95% chance of precipitation

8pm - Heavy rain, 90% chance of precipitation

9pm - Heavy rain, 90% chance of precipitation

10pm -Light rain, 80% chance of precipitation

11pm – Light rain, 70% chance of precipitation