Weather warnings are in place across Yorkshire today
Storm Babet has hit Leeds this week as heavy rain and strong winds batter the region amid weather warnings and flood alerts.
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for rain across the country, including Leeds and most of Yorkshire, as Storm Babet is set to batter the region. Warnings are in place from 12 noon today and will last until 6am on Saturday with up to 100mm of rain expected to fall on Friday. A rare 'red' weather warning was put in place across areas of Scotland but remains yellow for the majority of the Yorkshire region.
Forecasts on Friday are looking unsettled as Met Office predicts more rain. Met Office said: "Staying unsettled on Friday, with further rain, persistent and heavy at times, especially over eastern facing hills. A strong easterly wind, with coastal gales. Feeling cold in the wind. Maximum temperature 13 °C."Below is the full forecast for Leeds on Friday, October 20.
Leeds Heavy rain is forecast throughout all of Friday says Met Office as amber and yellow weather warnings are issued.Outlook for Saturday to Monday Unsettled, with further rain or showers and strong winds on Saturday. Brighter spells Sunday, with perhaps fewer showers. Winds easing. Drier and brighter conditions are likely Monday, with light winds.
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