HEAVY rainfall caused flash flooding in parts of Poole yesterday.

Drains became overcome with the volume of water following the afternoon downpour.

William Ahern captured this image at Canford Cliffs Beach.

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for wind and rain throughout today.

While tomorrow's weather in Bournemouth is forecast to remain largely dry, more rain is expected in the early part of next week.

Bad weather also forced the cancellation of two Brittany Ferries crossings yesterday.

The 3.30pm Cherbourg to Poole service and the 9.15pm Poole to Cherbourg crossing did not run.

A spokesperson from the company said: "We are sorry to advise that due to the adverse weather conditions, these sailings have been cancelled. "