Flood alert issued for Leeds after thunderstorm with warning to residents

A flood alert has been issued in Leeds following thunderstorms and torrential rain on Sunday evening.

A yellow weather warning was put in place by the Met Office yesterday, with forecasters warning of heavy showers and thunderstorms that could impact driving conditions and cause delays to public transport, with the potential for some flooding to homes and businesses.

Thunderstorms hit the city at about 7pm, with flashes of lightning and torrential downpours.

And the Government has issued a flood warning for the tributaries of the River Aire,particularly in north and west Leeds.

The Wyke Beck and Meanwood Beck catchment is most at risk, with the alert warning of “rapid localised river and surface water response” in the urban areas.

The alert reads: “We are closely monitoring the situation .

“Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.”

Following one of the driest summers on record, it’s been an unsettled Bank Holiday weekend in Leeds - with festivalgoers at Bramham Park hit by heavy rain and thunderstorms.

Bank Holiday Monday is expected to remain largely dry, with sunny intervals and the chance of showers in the afternoon.