Heavy downpours in Yorkshire could bring thunderstorms and hail

Experts are warning that Yorkshire could be hit by thunderstorms today as heavy downpours are predicted for the county.
By The Newsroom
Published 10th Aug 2018, 08:23 BST
Updated 13th Aug 2018, 11:35 BST
Thunderstorms and hail could hit LeedsThunderstorms and hail could hit Leeds
Thunderstorms and hail could hit Leeds

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Met Office experts say that heavy showers will be the first thing to hit Yorkshire today (Friday) at around 11am, before a prolonged spell of heavy rain at around 12pm.

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It will then remain dry but cloudy, until around 6pm when Yorkshire will be hit by another light shower.

Thunderstorms and hail could hit LeedsThunderstorms and hail could hit Leeds
Thunderstorms and hail could hit Leeds

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A Met Office spokesperson said of today's forecast: "Frequent heavy, blustery showers through the day with thunderstorms and hail possible.

"These will be interspersed with sunny spells, although temperatures will remain close to the average for the time of year, with a westerly breeze.

"Maximum temperature 20 °C."

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