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The forecast for Dorset

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A look outside

The sky over Dorset

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North Dorset

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Air & coast

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Pollen near DorsetChecking model guidance

Coastal conditionsNearest supported Dorset coast

Sea temperature and waves describe an offshore model point, not the water at every beach. Local tides, currents and exposure can differ.

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Poole Harbour tides & conditions

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Your local Dorset weather

From the Stour valley to the coast, compare what local instruments are recording now. Each area has its own live view, weather history and forecast.

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