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Maynard Manyowa

Exact time thunderstorms set to hit Leeds on Thursday despite 25C baking heat

Some heavy afternoon thunderstorms are forecast for Leeds, including some persistent showers before and after 3pm and all the way to 6pm on Thursday.

The Met Office predicts sunny intervals but believes these may change to thunder showers by the afternoon. A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "Sunny spells and light winds.

"A few showers will likely break out, and one or two could be heavy and thundery. Maximum temperature 24 °C."

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The thunderstoms are expected to hit Leeds at 5pm and last around an hour. The storms will be preceded by some light but constant showers between 3pm and 5pm.

From 5pm to 6pm more rain is forecast but without thunder and lightning. The sun will set around 9.41pm amid cloud cover.

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