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Jasmine Norden

When Met Office says Storm Corrie will hit Leeds as yellow weather warning in force

Another wind warning is in place as the Met Office warns Storm Corrie is on its way.

Following the havoc from Storm Malik yesterday, Leeds is being warned to expect more strong winds as another storm gets ready to sweep in.

Two people were killed yesterday during Storm Malik in Scotland and Staffordshire

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Parts of the North of England are set to see winds up to 90mph this evening, and the Met Office has issued yellow warnings.

Rain will be hitting Leeds from 6pm tonight, getting heavier around 8pm and lasting until around midnight.

There is a yellow weather warning in place for Leeds from 3pm today, January 30, until 12pm tomorrow, January 31.

Winds are warned to get past 40mph in Leeds this evening, though will slow down by tomorrow midday.

The Met Office have warned: "Storm Corrie will likely cause some travel disruption and generate some large and dangerous waves around the coasts."

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The office added that travel and transport may be affected as roads and bridges close, causing delays and longer journey times.

It is also warned there may be more power cuts and damage to buildings and trees.

The Met Office added "injuries and danger to life" may occur from large waves being thrown onto coastal areas and from flying debris.

Yesterday, Leeds saw trees blown down across the city and an allotment smashed. In Roundhay, bar Banyan saw its entire marquee dramatically blow away early on Saturday morning.

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