AN Environment Agency Flood Alert is in force for Poole Harbour and Wareham.

The warning, covering the harbour and tidal stretches of the Rover Frome and River Piddle, is in place for two hours after high tide, from 11.45am-1pm.

An Environment Agency spokesman said: "This Flood Alert is triggered first at Poole and then at Wareham "The forecast wind direction is easterly and the forecast wind strength is Force 5."

Call Floodline on 0345 988 1188, select option one and enter quick dial number 0453221 to get more information.