Exact time Storm Bram’s 40mph winds are forecast to hit Leeds - Met Office advice on staying safe in a storm
Watch a Met Office video forecast, as Strom Bram is forecast to bring 40mph winds to Leeds.
Storm Bram is forecast to bring heavy rain and strong winds to Leeds today (Tuesday December 9).
The Met Office is forecasting heavy rain, changing to sunny intervals in the afternoon, for Leeds, with strong winds continuing into tomorrow (Wednesday December 10).
Wind gusts are forecast to reach 41mph at around 17:00 today and 36mph at around 11:00 tomorrow.
Staying safe in a storm
The Met Office has shared the following advice on staying safe in a storm.
Secure loose objects such as ladders, garden furniture or anything else that could be blown into windows and other glazing and break them.
Closing and securely fasten doors and windows, particularly those on the windward side of the house, and especially large doors such as those on garages.
Park vehicles in a garage, if available; otherwise keep them clear of buildings, trees, walls and fences.
Yorkshire and Humber Met Office forecast
Today (Tuesday December 9)
Heavy rain progressing northwards. The rain will become lighter and more intermittent from the west during the afternoon. Generally windy, with gales in exposure. Very mild, although the warmth tempered by the wind. Maximum temperature 14 °C.
Tonight (Tuesday December 9)
Drier but very windy overnight, with the odd shower perhaps blowing through from the west. Colder than the preceding night, however the wind will help to prevent a frost. Minimum temperature 5 °C.
Tomorrow (Wednesday December 10)
Bright but blustery, with sunny intervals but also a few further sharp showers blowing through, although cloudier with a little rain in the west. Temperatures trending downwards to nearer normal. Maximum temperature 11 °C.
Outlook for Thursday (December 11) to Saturday (December 13)
Changeable through this period, with Thursday probably driest, ahead of some rain Friday and perhaps more generally wet and windy conditions on Saturday. Temperatures above average overall.