Heavy rain forecast in Leeds for Tuesday as poor driving conditions expected

Tuesday is expected to be a wet day with the Met Office forecasting heavy rains from the morning in Leeds.

Although it will be dry from 1am to about 6am, heavy rain should set in just before sunrise. It will continue till 10am, where brief sunshine is expected.

Further rain is forecast from there on until the end of the day. Late night wind gusts will likely lead to poor driving conditions.

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A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "A band of rain and brisk winds will move eastward through the early morning.

"Largely dry but cloudy from late morning, although further rain and strong winds spreading in later. Maximum temperature 10 °C."

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