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Storm Boelo will hit Wakefield this weekend.

Storm Boelo: Yellow weather warning issued across Wakefield

Storm Austen has been named by the Met Office with disruptive wind and rain expected across Wakefield.

Disruptive wind and rain expected as Storm Austen hits Wakefield this weekend

Frosty mornings are on the way for Wakefield.

Frosty mornings on the way for Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford

The Environment Agency has declared a drought in Yorkshire.

Environment Agency declares drought status in Yorkshire

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Wakefield will see the warm weather return next week.

'Increasingly warm' and 'humid weather' to return to Wakefield

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A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for Wakefield.

Thunderstorm warning issued for Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford

Heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast for Wakefield.

Met Office thunderstorm warning as heavy showers and lightning predicted

Heavy rain is on the way for Wakefield.

'Fresher feel' for Wakefield as heavy rain forecast for week

Temperatures are forecast to reach 33C tomorrow.

Amber extreme heat warning issued with highs of 33C expected in Wakefield

Temperatures are expected to be much closer to average this weekend.

Change in weather to bring 'fresher feel' to Wakefield

Highs of 32C were recorded in the district on Friday.

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Wakefield and the Five Towns will see highs of 30C later this week.

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The district will see temperatures soar this week, with the Met Office warning of another heatwave.
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Bin collection changes across Wakefield next week as temperatures rise

A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued by the Met Office.

Thunderstorm warning issued across Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford

Wakefield bin collection time changes due to 'extreme' weather

Wakefield bin collection time changes due to 'extreme' weather

The RSPCA Leeds, Wakefield and District branch's upcoming family fun day and dog show at Thornes Park has been postponed.

RSPCA Wakefield's Summer Fun Day and Dog Show postponed due to extreme heatwave

‘Dog lockdown’: RSPCA calls for lockdown style caution for dogs during extreme heat

‘Dog lockdown’: RSPCA calls for lockdown for dogs during extreme heat

Exact times the amber heat health alert runs across the West Midlands

Amber Extreme Heat Warning issued for Wakefield and the Five Towns

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Wakefield will see highs of 30C on Tuesday.

Amber extreme heat warning issued with highs of 30C expected in Wakefield

Wakefield will see highs of 25C next week.

Wakefield to see highs of 25C next week with more warm weather on the way

Here is an hour-by-hour forecast for Tuesday, May 26.

Hour-by-hour forecast for Tuesday as temperatures to reach 30C in Wakefield

Wakefield will see highs of 28C this weekend.

Wakefield to see highs of 28C this bank holiday weekend
Wakefield will see temperatures soar this bank holiday weekend.
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Wakefield will see highs of 22C later this week.

Temperatures to reach highs of 22C across Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford

Storm Dave will hit Wakefield this Easter Weekend.

Storm Dave named ahead of windy Easter Weekend weather in Wakefield

The Met Office has warned that Wakefield will see 'unsettled conditions' this bank holiday weekend.

'Blustery showers' expected in Wakefield over the Easter Weekend

Wakefield will see highs of 17C today (March 19).

Weekend of warm spring weather expected across Wakefield

A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued by the Met Office.

Met Office issues yellow weather warning for Wakefield

A yellow weather warning for ice has been issued by the Met Office.

Yellow ice warning issued by Met Office for Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford

Snow and ice warning across Wakefield

Snow and ice warning for Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford

A yellow ice warning has been issued by the Met Office.

Yellow ice warning issued by Met Office as freezing temperatures hit Wakefield

Storm Chandra will bring snow and heavy rain to Wakefield.

Storm Chandra: Met Office forecasts snow for Wakefield and Pontefract

Further snow may be on the way for way for Wakefield, with the Met Office warning of colder conditions as the month continues.

Met Office warns of more snow across Wakefield with a risk of 'wintry hazards'

Wakefield will see heavy rain throughout the week.

Heavy rain to replace cold and wintry weather across Wakefield

Another yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued by the Met Office.

Yellow snow and ice warning issued for Wakefield for the weekend

Wakefield Council's gritting team are ready to go.

Wakefield Council gritters ready to hit the road as Storm Goretti approaches

A yellow weather warning for snow is in place until 12pm tomorrow (January 9).

Here is the exact time snow is set to hit Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford

A yellow weather warning for snow is in place from 5pm tomorrow (January 8) until 12pm on Friday (January 9).

Heavy snow expected with further yellow weather warning issued for Wakefield

The Met Office has issued further weather warnings, with snow expected in Wakefield later this week.

Further snow and ice warnings issued across Wakefield

Woman on a smartphone in a snowstorm. Photo: ANATOLII STEPANOV/AFP via Getty Images

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A yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued across Wakefield.

Met Office issues yellow snow and ice warning across Wakefield

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When it's too cold to walk your dog as Met Office issues warnings

Temperatures will drop across Wakefield this week, with snow also expected.

Amber cold health alert issued in Wakefield with temperatures to drop to -9C

The Met Office has warned that Wakefield will see temperatures drop this week.

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Wakefield will see overnight frosts and fog throughout next week.

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Storm Bram will hit Wakefield over the coming days.

Storm Bram: 'Very heavy rain' expected across Wakefield this week

An amber cold health alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency for Yorkshire and The Humber.

Amber cold-health alert issued with snow expected across Wakefield this week

Storm Claudia will bring heavy rain to Wakefield this weekend.

Storm Claudia to hit Wakefield bringing 'heavy and disruptive rain' this weekend

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Wakefield will see overnight frosts later this week, and potentially even snow towards the end of the month.

Snow and frost forecast by Met Office for Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford

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