Weather experts issue warning for thunderstorms across Yorkshire

Yorkshire faces a severe weather warning today (Tuesday)Yorkshire faces a severe weather warning today (Tuesday)
Yorkshire faces a severe weather warning today (Tuesday)
Yorkshire has been issued with a severe weather warning for thunderstorms.

The Met Office say there is a high risk of thunder and lightning across the region, as it continues to face heavy showers.

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There is also a chance of flooding in some areas, weather experts say.

A warning on the Met Office website said: "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 wind.

"There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life.

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"Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services.

"Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.

"There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost."

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The warning is in place from 3am this morning until midnight tonight, and continues into tomorrow.

On Monday, parts of West Yorkshire were hit by floods following a deluge of weekend rainfall.

Calderdale and parts of Kirklees were the worst areas to be hit, with 22 flood warnings issued for the county alone.