Weather warnings in place as Storm Ali blows into Leeds

Weather warnings are in place for Leeds tonight as Storm Ali continues to batter parts of the UK.

By The Newsroom

Published 20th Sep 2018, 06:19 BST

Updated 20th Sep 2018, 09:22 BST

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The yellow level warnings have been set from 6pm tonight until 9am on Friday.

There is also a yellow warning of wind in place from 9am on Sunday to 9am on Monday.

It means that there is a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris, damage to buildings, disruptions to the road and travel networks and possible power cuts.

BLUSTERY: A couple walking through Woodhouse Moor cover their eyes as debris is blown in the air. PIC: James Hardisty

There was partial disruption in the city centre yesterday, (Sept 19) with Bridgewater Place being made a no-go zone for high-sided vehicles until wind speeds subsided.

According to the Met Office, Atlantic weather systems are continuing to arrive from the west through the rest of the month, bringing generally wetter conditions and stronger winds.

Leeds Met Office Bridgewater Place