Leeds weather forecast predicts thunderstorms as sunny spell comes to an end

A yellow weather warning for a thunderstorm covering most of the UK has been issued, meaning there could be flooding and disruption in a few places.

Leeds is set to stay dry until mid-afternoon, according to the Met Office.

A thunderstorm is set to hit the city at around 4pm, lasting a couple of hours.

Temperatures will reach a high of around 27 degrees celsius.

Chances of rain into the evening are around 30 per cent.

The weather will start to settle over night, but Saturday is set to be a washout - with storms expected at midday and through most of the afternoon.

Sunday looks more settled, but there may still be slight showers.