Yellow weather warning for rain issued on Tuesday - Leeds affected by "heavy and persistent" rain

A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for Leeds on Tuesday.

Heavy and persistent rain is likely to lead to disruption to transport, the Met Office said.

A few homes and businesses could also be flooded according to the warning.

The weather warning covers much of the North of England.

Yellow weather warning for rain issued on Tuesday - Leeds affected by "heavy and persistent" rain
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Yellow weather warning for rain issued on Tuesday - Leeds affected by "heavy and persistent" rain Pic: SWNS

It is due to last from 2am to midnight on Tuesday in the area.

The warning continues: "Bus and train services affected with journey times taking longer.

"Spray and flooding on roads will make journey times longer."

Tuesday has highs of 12 degrees and lows of 9 degrees according to the Met Office.

It is most likely to rain around 3pm.

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