Weather warning issued for Leeds Festival as two-hour thunderstorm forecast

A fresh thunderstorm warning has been issued for Leeds Festival, with lightning and hail possible.

The yellow alert has been put in place by the Met Office and cover most of Sunday, warning that heavy showers and thunderstorms may impact driving conditions and cause delays to public transport, with the potential for some flooding to homes and businesses.

Festivalgoers heading to Leeds have previously been warned of unseasonably strong winds.

And now thunderstorms are expected for two hours at Bramham Park - so pack your wellies and your waterproofs if you’re heading to the site today.

Here’s the hour-by-hour forecast for Bramham Park

1pm - sunny intervals - 20C

2pm - cloudy - 21C

3pm - light shower - 20C

4pm - heavy rain - 19C

5pm - thunderstorms - 17C

6pm - thunderstorms - 17C

7pm - heavy rain - 17C

8pm - heavy rain - 16C

9pm - heavy rain - 15C

10pm - light rain - 15C

11pm - heavy rain - 15C

Advice from the Met Office

Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.

If you find yourself outside and hear thunder, protect yourself by finding a safe enclosed shelter (such as a car). Do not shelter under or near trees, or other structures which may be struck by lightning. If you are on an elevated area, move to lower ground.

People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It's easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.

Consider if your location is at risk of flash flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit.

Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.