Leeds Easter weather: When Storm Dave Met Office warning will come into force as 50mph winds to hit city

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Leeds, as Storm Dave is predicted to bring 50mph winds to the city during Easter weekend.

The yellow wind warning will be in place for Leeds and wider West Yorkshire from 17:00 on Saturday (4 April) to 07:00 on Easter Sunday (5 April).

The warning - which has a low likelihood and a medium impact - reads: “Storm Dave brings a spell of very strong winds later Saturday into Easter Sunday morning which may cause some damage and travel disruption.

“Road, rail, air and ferry services are likely to be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible. Some roads and bridges may close. Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage. Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen. Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible. Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.

“A rapidly deepening area of low pressure, Storm Dave, will cross Scotland on Saturday night before clearing into the North Sea on Sunday. Whilst some uncertainty remains in the exact track and shape of Storm Dave, a spell of strong southwesterly winds is expected. Gusts of 50-60 mph are expected fairly widely with 60-70 mph in more exposed locations. The strongest winds are expected during Saturday evening where there is a small chance of gusts of 70-80 mph briefly, particularly northern England and southern Scotland. Large waves may lead to some dangerous conditions around windward coasts.”

Met Office Yorkshire and Humber weather forecast

Good Friday (3 April)

Some late evening brightness as clear periods develop and winds begin to slowly ease. Any residual showers will gradually fade to leave a dry and chilly night. Minimum temperature 2 °C.

Saturday (4 April)

Dry, increasingly cloudy morning. Patchy afternoon rain, mainly across western hills. Winds strengthening, with gales perhaps severe gales developing into the evening, as a heavy rain band moves east. Maximum temperature 14 °C.

Outlook for Easter Sunday (5 April) to Tuesday (7 April)

Strong winds and coastal gales easing Sunday morning, followed by scattered blustery showers, wintry over higher ground. Sunshine and lighter winds Monday; breezier Tuesday but staying dry and sunny. Warmer.