Met Office weather experts warn more thunderstorms could be set to hit Yorkshire

Lightning storms over Saltburn in 2015.
Lightning storms -Credit:evening gazette


Yellow weather warnings remain in place for Yorkshire as thunderstorms hit the region over the weekend.

On Sunday evening, thunder and lightning hit parts of West Yorkshire and South Yorkshire. Yellow weather warnings will stay in-place for the coming days.

Highlighting the risk of thunderstorms, the yellow warnings are currently listed on the Met Office website, for the Yorkshire region, until at least Tuesday, May 14.

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Bradford, Leeds and Sheffield are those which have the biggest risk of bad weather currently. It is likely surrounding areas will be impacted also.

As ever, you can find the latest weather news by visiting our dedicated homepage.

Met Office yellow warning guidance

Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life, particularly in places such as road and railway underpasses. There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds

You can see the latest news from across the region by visiting our homepage.

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