Weather

Today has been a glorious day for Wakefield, but the Met Office has forecast rain for later this week.

Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to cause travel disruption across the Wakefield district.

Heavy rain and possible thunderstorms are on their way to Wakefield - but the sun will be making a welcome return this weekend, the Met Office has said.

A sizzling forecast lies ahead for Wakefield this weekend.

The Met Office has warned of a risk of flooding in the Wakefield district after a yellow weather warning was issued.

A yellow weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for Wakefield as forecasts predict three solid days of downpours.

Temperatures have risen over the past few days, but will the weather over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend be sunny and warm or cold and grey?

The weather is set to be bright today, as forecasters predict sunshine throughout most of the day.

Strong winds, delays to bus and train journeys and loss of power are expected after a yellow weather warning was issued for England and Wales.

Strong winds, delays to bus and train journeys and loss of power are expected after a yellow weather warning was issued for England and Wales.

Councils representing towns and cities across England have issued a plea to look out for elderly neighbours as the cold snap worsens, causing roads and pavements to ice over.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Wakefield, after snow fell in the city centre this afternoon.