Hour by hour forecast for Wakefield as yellow weather warning issued

Heavy rain and clouds are forecast for the district across the weekend, and the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, meaning flooding is possible in some areas.

But should you cancel your weekend plans altogether, or just prepare to get a little wet?

This is the hourly forecast for Wakefield this weekend, as of Thursday afternoon:

Friday

In Wakefield, weather will remain dry and cloudy through most of the day, with a chance of rain in the early afternoon. Heavier rain expected into the evening. Highs of 14°.

5pm - Highs of 13°, 20 per cent chance of rain

6pm to 9pm - 50 per cent chance of rain, highs of around 12°

10pm onwards - Highs of 12°. Chance of rain lowers into the night.

Saturday

Windy with heavy and persistent rain, weather warning in effect. Heavy rain expected throughout the day, before easing slightly in the evening. Highs of 14°.

Midnight to 3am - Highs of 12°, rain possible.

4am - 1pm - Heavy rain expected, with a 95 per cent chance of rain and temperature steady at around 13°. Winds of up to 13mph.

2pm to 7pm - Heavy rain continues, though likely to ease into the early evening.

7pm to midnight - Rain eases, but heavy cloud remains, 50 per cent chance of precipitation. Highs of 12°.

Sunday

Heavy cloud and persistent wind continues, with outbreaks of rain and highs of around 13°.

Midnight to 7am - Cloudy and cool, highs of 10°. Chance of rain low.

10am - 7pm - Rain returns, with showers and sunny outbreaks expected. Temperatures of up to 13°. Windy at times.

8pm to midnight - Rain eases, but heavy cloud persists. Winds of 8mph, highs of 11°.