Wind gusts of over 50mph have been battering the city today (Friday) and a yellow weather warning from the Met Office remains in place until 2pm. The severe weather has caused all trains to be cancelled and caused power cuts across Leeds.
The Met Office warned that Storm Otto will move east across the far north of the UK from the early hours of this morning, likely bringing gusts in excess of 75mph to some northern areas.
We’ve gathered a number of dramatic pictures that outline the devastation caused and show uprooted trees across the city, which you can browse below.
1. Trees uprooted across Leeds
Fallen trees have caused travel disruption across the city as the force of Storm Otto is felt. Photo: National World
2. Potternewton Park
Jeison Edgar Beraun shared this picture of a fallen tree in Potternewton Park and urged runners and walkers to stay safe. Photo: Jeison Edgar Beraun
3. Scott Hall Road
Jessica Wilson shared this picture of a tree blocking Scott Hall Road. It's one of a number of trees to have caused disruption for drivers in Leeds as a result of Storm Otto. Photo: Jessica Wilson
4. Green Hill Road, Armley
The Met Office issued a yellow warning against strong winds in Leeds and across the north of England for Friday morning lasting until 2pm. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
5. Hill Top Road
Vanessa Hargreaves shared this picture from Hill Top Road in Leeds, urging others to avoid the road if possible. Photo: Vanessa Hargreaves
6. Green Hill Road, Armley
Urgent work is being carried out to clear the roads that have been blocked by fallen trees. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe