Leeds weather: Met Office issues yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain
Leeds is bracing itself to be battered by thunderstorms later today.
The Met Office has issued a yellow alert across the region with the city caught in the middle of the weather event.
The warning is in force across Leeds from 11am until 9pm tonight with forecasters predicting heavy showers and thunderstorms leading to disruption to travel.
* There is a good chance driving conditions will be affected by spray, standing water and/or hail, leading to longer journey times by car and bus
* Possibly some damage to a few buildings and structures from lightning strikes
* Some short term loss of power and other services is possible
* Some flooding of a few homes and businesses possible, leading to some damage to buildings or structures
* Delays to train services are possible
The Met Office say: “Some bright spells to start but scattered heavy showers developing, especially inland and then edging westwards across the Pennines, with thunder likely by afternoon. Temperatures near average but feeling cooler along the coast with an onshore breeze. Maximum temperature 19C”