PUT away the snuggly hats and scarves and get ready to dust off those waterproofs.

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for heavy rain and gales on Saturday.

The warning is in place between 6am and 6pm, with forecasters saying winds could be up to 50-60 mph, especially in exposed coastal areas.

The wettest areas could see between 30-50mm of rain in six to 12 hours.

A spokesperson said: "The combination of these factors on a busy shopping weekend, may add to potential disruption."

It covers Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole.