A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of Leeds this week.
Strong outbreaks of rain and wind are expected to cause disruption to travel on Friday, February 17. A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for West and North Yorkshire as strong winds will develop and may cause "danger to life".
Areas affected in Leeds include city centre, Ilkley, and Otley. Gales are predicted to start off in the west and high winds will travel towards the east, reaching up to 75mph. People are being urged to be cautious when outdoors and commuters should plan ahead.
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Forecasters said: "A deep area of low pressure is expected to impact much of northern Britain through Friday. Winds will increase from west to east, with gusts of 55-65 mph likely, and locally as high as 70-75 mph for exposed coasts and hills.
"Winds will gradually through Friday afternoon and evening."
Reports for today predict fog will prevail before sunshine appears later, and there will be patches of rain. Thursday will see outbreaks of rain, predicted to be heavy at first before easing during the day.
Areas affected:
- Wakefield
- Leeds
- Bradford
- Pontefract
- York
- Pocklington
- Helmsley
- Pocklington
- Thirsk
- Harrogate
- Ripon
What to expect:
- There is a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris
- There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs
- There is a small chance of longer journey times or cancellations as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected. High-sided vehicles may be particularly prone in this set-up.
- There is a small chance that some roads and bridges could close
- There is a slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- There is a small chance that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
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