Heavy rain set to bring abrupt end to Leeds heatwave


Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, and this spell of summer sun is no exception.
The forecast for today (Wednesday) shows much cooler temperatures, with highs failing to get above 16C.
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There will be much more cloud present heading into the afternoon before heavy rain moving into the afternoon.
Hour-by-hour forecast for Leeds:
10am: Sunny intervals
11am: Sunny intervals
12pm: Sunny
1pm: Cloudy
2pm: Cloudy
3pm: Cloudy
4pm: Cloudy
5pm: Cloudy
6pm: Cloudy
7pm: Cloudy
8pm: Heavy rain
9pm: Heavy rain
10pm: Heavy rain
11pm: Heavy rain
The Met Office website says of today's forecast: "Clear spells with some mist or fog at first, but soon clouding over from the west.
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Hide Ad"Outbreaks of rain will then develop through the late afternoon and evening, especially over western hills. Less warm than recent days.
"Maximum temperature 17 °C."
The spells of heavy rain are set to hit the city at around 8pm and continue into the evening.
"Outbreaks of rain will move eastwards with some heavier bursts at times," the Met Office website says about tonight's forecast.
"Drier clearer conditions spreading in from the west after midnight with most parts dry by dawn.
"Minimum temperature 3 °C."