A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued affecting Leeds this afternoon.
The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for the region as thunderstorms are expected today, Monday May 16, between 1pm and 10pm.
Scattered thunderstorms will develop on Monday afternoon bringing some disruption to travel in places, says the Met Office.
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During Monday afternoon thunderstorms are likely to develop over parts of Wales and the Midlands before moving northwards into northern England and developing over Northern Ireland.
These are likely to bring some heavy rain to places with 20mm of rain possible in 1-2 hours but also the risk of hail and thunder. The thunderstorms will clear from the south during the afternoon then die out altogether into the evening.
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. Delays to train services are also possible.
Short term loss of power and other services is likely, and a chance of some flooding of homes and businesses or some damage to a few buildings or structures from lightning strikes.
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