Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for parts of Leeds today (Thursday).
Heavy showers and thunderstorms expected to cause some flooding and disruption are forecast for parts of the UK today as the Met Office issues a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms.
The warning, which covers Leeds as well as other parts of Yorkshire and the UK, comes into place from 1pm - 8pm today (Thursday, June 22).
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The Met Office has said we can expect driving conditions to be affected by the thunderstorms as well as some flooding in areas.
What to expect
- 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
- A chance of some flooding of a few homes and businesses, leading to some damage to buildings or structures
- Delays to train services are possible
- Probably some damage to a few buildings and structures from lightning strikes
This comes as the meteorologists issue a yellow heat-health warning from tomorrow with temperatures forecast to rise above 24C.
Below is the full forecast for Leeds.
Thursday
A fine day is expected. Some parts will remain dry, with warm sunny spells and light winds. However, occasional showers are possible, turning heavy and thundery in places. Maximum temperature 26 °C.
Tonight
Any showers fading through the evening to leave clear spells. Some mist and fog patches developing in a few prone spots. Minimum temperature 12 °C.
Friday
Fine start with cloud thickening from the west. Outbreaks of rain, heavy at times, then spreading east, mainly late afternoon, along with a strengthening breeze. Staying warm, however. Maximum temperature 24 °C.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday
Early rain and cloud clearing Saturday morning, with warm, humid feel following. Breezy, warm Sunday, before heavy thundery showers spread east. Less warm Monday, with sunny spells and showers.
