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Weather Warning Issued for West Yorkshire as Heavy Rainfall Expected
The UK’s Met Office has issued a yellow weather alert for rain in West Yorkshire and its surrounding areas. This warning comes into effect as a band of heavy rain is set to move through the region today.
According to the Met Office, the warning began at approximately 8:30 am and is expected to remain in place until 3:00 pm. A spokesperson for the Met Office stated, “A band of heavy rain will move slowly south through Wednesday, before clearing during the afternoon. A further 20 to 30 mm of rain is likely, with a few places perhaps seeing 40 mm or more, leading to some travel disruption.”
West Yorkshire is experiencing severe weather disruption, with reports indicating that the north-east of the region is particularly affected due to flooding. Residents and commuters are advised to take caution as the rainfall may lead to further complications in travel and daily activities.