Met Office Leeds weather: Yellow storm warning in place as heavy rain batters the city

A thunderstorm warning has been issued for Leeds as heavy rain batters the city.
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The Met Office warns to expect stormy weather between 11am and 10pm today (Friday).

The forecaster has issued the yellow weather warning for Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and parts of East Anglia.

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It warns that flooding and cancellations to bus and train services are possible, with the chance of flash flooding which could cause a danger to life.

A thunderstorm warning has been issued for Leeds on FridayA thunderstorm warning has been issued for Leeds on Friday
A thunderstorm warning has been issued for Leeds on Friday

It's set to be a washout day in Leeds with heavy rain forecast throughout the afternoon.Temperatures have also dropped after a mild week, with lows of 13C.

What to expect according to the Met Office:

- Flooding of homes and businesses could happen quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds

- Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life

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- Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services

- Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures

- Some communities might become cut off if roads flood

- Power cuts might occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost

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