A yellow weather warning has been issued for the Bradford district as thunderstorms are expected

A yellow weather warning will be in effect for the Bradford district this afternoon.

The Met Office has warned of thunderstorms and heavy rain between 2pm and 7pm on Tuesday 28 May.

The Met Office warning covers the whole of West Yorkshire as well as parts of North and South Yorkshire.

There is a small chance that homes and businesses will be flooded quickly, with some buildings damaged by floodwaters, lightning, hail or strong winds.

What does a yellow weather warning mean?

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms means that spray and flash flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.

As part of the travel disruption, there is a small chance that some communities will be blocked by flooded roads.

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

There is a small chance that power outages will occur and other services to some homes and businesses will be lost.

There is also a small chance that homes and businesses will be flooded quickly, with some buildings damaged by floodwaters, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.

Fast-flowing water or deep flooding can also cause a danger to life, the Met Office said.