Storm Franklin: Live updates as strong winds hit Leeds and train passengers advised not to travel
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A yellow weather warning for high winds remains in place across the city.
Meanwhile passengers travelling in and out of Leeds station are being advised not to travel this morning as lengthy delays and cancellations to services remain likely.
Flood warnings also remain in place after the River Aire burst its banks last night resulting in homes in Wortley being flooded.
Storm Franklin: Live updates as strong winds hit Leeds
Key Events
Met Office latest
Headline:
Early showers clearing to sunny spells. Strong winds gradually easing.
Today:
Windy at first, with blustery showers easing away southeast by mid-morning. A largely fine day follows with good spells of sunshine. Winds only gradually easing through the day. Maximum temperature 10 °C.
Tonight:
Cold evening, perhaps brief frost before milder air gradually spreads east overnight. Cloud thickening after midnight with outbreaks of light rain and drizzle possible, mainly across western hills. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
Leeds station flooding update
Passengers travelling in and out of Leeds station are being advised not to travel this morning as lengthy delays and cancellations to services remain likely.
Northern are reporting that the Leeds and Shipley line is blocked; affecting services at Leeds, Skipton, Ilkey and Bradford Forster Square.
LNER services running between Bradford Forster Square and London Kings Cross will be started from Leeds due to the flooding on the line near Shipley.
Rail replacement bus services will be provided for customers at Bradford and Shipley to connect them with the next available service at Leeds.
Bus routes being impacted by flooding
Due to River Wharfe bursting banks, service from Otley will be continuing along Bradford Road
Flooding at Rotherham station
Leeds has not been the only station to be impacted by Storm Franklin today with all services in and out of Rotherham also cancelled.
Leeds council message
Leeds City Council are urging residents to be extra cautious today as a result of high winds and heavy flooding.
Travel update
The latest from the flooding at Leeds station with passengers advised not to travel.
Leeds station flooding: Passengers advised not to travel with number of services still facing cancellation
Passengers travelling in and out of Leeds station are being advised not to travel this morning as lengthy delays and cancellations to services remain likely.
West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue
West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue are working with their partners to monitor and respond to effects of Storm Franklin.
Road in Horsforth blocked
Dramatic scenes in Horsforth as a downed tree has blocked Fraser Avenue.
Met Office latest
A yellow warning is to remain in place across Leeds until 1pm today.
Road in Horsforth blocked - latest
A picture, shared with the YEP, shows a tree completely blocking Fraser Avenue in Horsforth this morning.
Huge fallen tree blocking road in Horsforth as Storm Franklin causes chaos in Leeds
A large tree has toppled over blocking a Leeds road after strong gusts as Storm Franklin sweeps across the city.
All North West Northern trains cancelled
Due to the severe weather and numerous incidents, caused by Storm Franklin, Northern will be terminating all services in the North West.
Passengers are advised not to attempt to travel or to head to stations as there are no alternatives.
Northern are hoping to get parts of the railway back later this morning. Tickets will be valid later today if the railway reopens, or tomorrow.
If you decide not to travel you can get a refund.
All the flood warnings in place across Leeds
There are 30 ‘flooding is expected’ warnings in place across Leeds today as Storm Franklin continues to wreak havoc.
Below is the full list of flood alerts and warnings in Leeds to be aware of
Storm Franklin: All the flood warnings in place across Leeds with 30 'flooding is expected' alerts
There are 30 'flooding is expected' warnings in place across Leeds today as Storm Franklin continues to wreak havoc.
Fallen tree on Friday
This weekend has been full of strong winds and on Friday there was a dramatic moment as this fell tree in front of north Leeds restaurant Tuana in Adel’. Thanks to the good work of staff the restaurant was able to remain open via use of the restaurant’s side door.
Leeds Bradford Airport latest
Briefing:
- At present, LBA is open as usual however, adverse weather conditions have caused disruption to flight schedules.
- LBA has worked with airline and airport partners to ensure passengers can still travel safely.
- Passengers should check with their airline or tour operator for the status of their flights.
- Passengers can also check our arrivals and departures page on the LBA website for live updates.
- Passengers should check local travel advice and Highways England for access to the airport and its surrounding roads
A spokesperson at LBA said: “We currently remain open but are experiencing some delays and disruptions to flights. We’d recommend passengers check with their airlines and on our website for live updates.”
Update from Coastliner
An update from York & County Coastliner bus service has confirmed the following services to and from Leeds have been cancelled.
Boston Spa bridge closed
West Yorkshire Police are advising drivers to avoid the bridge on Bridge Road in Boston Spa which has been closed to all traffic.