A flood alert remains in place across parts of west Dorset.

Following bouts of heavy rain, groundwater levels have risen, and the flooding of fields and roads is possible.

The flood alert area covers Bridport, Chideock, Martinstown, Milborne St. Andrew, Nottington, Piddlehinton, Piddletrenthide, Upwey, Winterborne Abbas, Winterborne Kingston, Winterborne Steepleton, Winterborne Stickland, Winterborne Whitechurch, and Winterborne Zelston.

Residents of these areas are advised to prepare any property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed.

The weather for the week ahead should remain mainly dry with some cloud and the occasional sunny interval in places.

However, Monday may bring some rain between 1am and 4am and from 7pm until the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Drivers should also be aware that fog is possible where skies clear overnight.