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A thunderstorm warning has been issued for North Kirklees. Photo: Getty.

Two-day thunderstorm warning for Dewsbury, Mirfield, Batley and Spen

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Kirklees. (Photo by Sergei SUPINSKY / AFP via Getty Images)

Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy showers extended

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Kirklees. (Photo by Sergei SUPINSKY / AFP via Getty Images)

Kirklees to be hit by heavy showers and thunderstorms Wednesday evening

Kirklees has been placed under "prolonged dry weather" status, the Environment Agency has announced. Picture: Henry NICHOLLS / AFP via Getty Images

Kirklees placed under “prolonged dry weather” status

The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning for many parts of the United Kingdom, including Dewsbury, Mirfield, Batley and Spen. Photo credit: Getty Images / bauhaus1000

Thunderstorm warning for Dewsbury, Mirfield, Batley and Spen

Sunshine in North Kirklees.

Temperatures to hit mid to high 30s in North Kirklees as heat warning issued

‘Very strong winds’ set to hit Dewsbury, Mirfield, Batley and Spen this Easter weekend as Met Office issues yellow weather warning. Photo by MLADEN ANTONOV/AFP via Getty Images)

Storm Dave set to hit North Kirklees as Met Office issues weather warning

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

Snow and ice warning for Dewsbury, Mirfield, Batley and Spen
A weather warning for snow and ice has been issued by the Met Office for the whole of North Kirklees.
Adam Cheshire

A yellow weather warning for snow and ice for Dewsbury, Mirfield, Batley and Spen has been issued by the Met Office.

Snow and ice weather warning for North Kirklees

Three weather warnings have been issued for North Kirklees this weekend. Picture: LOU BENOIST/AFP via Getty Images

Snow and ice warnings issued for North Kirklees this weekend

Storm Goretti is set to hit Dewsbury, Mirfield, Batley and Spen this evening (Thursday).

Time Storm Goretti set to hit North Kirklees

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow from Thursday evening to Friday midday. Picture: LOU BENOIST/AFP via Getty Images

Storm Goretti: Heavy snow forecast for Thursday

A new weather warning for ice has been issued by the Met Office, affecting most of the country on Wednesday morning. Photo: Stephen Pond/Getty Images

Met Office issues weather warning for ice on Wednesday

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

How phone signal and WhatsApp is affected by snow

The first few days of 2025 is starting off with a cold snap, as many wake to frosty conditions.

How to keep yourself warm and stay safe during the cold weather

Snow and ice have been forecast for the Dewsbury area on Tuesday (January 6). Photo: LOU BENOIST/AFP via Getty Images.

Snow and ice forecast tomorrow

When is it too cold to walk your dog? (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

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

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice across North Kirklees tomorrow (Wednesday).

Met Office issues ice weather warning across Dewsbury, Mirfield, Batley and Spen

The Northern Lights, as seen over France earlier this year

Northern Lights to stun UK tonight - best time to see them

The Northern Lights as seen over Whitley Bay, in England's North East, last year

When the Northern Lights could appear over the UK this week

A file photo of a test of a public alert system on a mobile phone. Mobile phones will ring out with an alarm this September as the Government tests its emergency alert system.

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The Northern Lights as seen from Herne Bay in Kent last October

Tips to spot the Northern Lights tonight as aurora appears in UK skies

Date autumn starts as Hurricane Erin forecast to bring band of rain to UK.

Hurricane Erin forecast to bring band of rain - date autumn starts

Amber and yellow heat health alerts have been issued across England. Picture: UKHSA

Yellow heat health alert issued for Yorkshire

Strong winds are expected to hit the northern half of the UK next week. Photo: JUNG YEON-JE/AFP via Getty Images

"Unseasonably strong" winds forecast for West Yorkshire next week
“Unseasonably strong” winds are expected to hit the northern half of the UK next week as the Met Office issues a yellow weather warning.
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Keep hot dogs and pets cool (photo: adobe)

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People enjoying a park on a warm day.

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Should you sleep with a fan on?

The 4 reasons you should never sleep with a fan on - even in heatwave

Four key sun safety tips as the Met Office forecasts temperatures to exceed 30°C in some parts of the UK.

Watch: Four key sun safety tips as temperatures surge in the UK

People celebrate the summer solstice at Stonehenge.

Date and forecast for summer solstice as people celebrate in the UK

Slap on the sunscreen, put on your summer hat and shades, pack a scrumptious picnic and enjoy the hot, sunny weather in Dewsbury, Mirfield, Batley and Spen! Pictured here are people playing badminton at Crow Nest Park in Dewsbury.

Best outdoor spaces to enjoy the hot, sunny weather in North Kirklees

Amber heat health alerts issued for England.

Watch: Amber heat health alerts issued - how to stay cool

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North Kirklees will be hotter than Ibiza this weekend with temperatures set to soar to nearly 30C in “heatwave conditions”.

North Kirklees set for heatwave with temperatures soaring to nearly 30C

Three tips to save water as temperatures forecast to surge.

Watch: Three tips to save water as temperatures forecast to surge

Yorkshire Water has issued an update on its water resources following a declaration of drought by the Environment Agency on Thursday, June 12. Picture: Yorkshire Water

Yorkshire Water issues update following declaration of drought

Met Office forecasts temperature surge and intense thundery showers

Watch: Temperature surge and intense thundery showers forecast

The aurora borealis, or northern lights, are visible in parts of Scotland and get more spectacular the further north you go.

Where northern lights could be visible tonight as red alert issued

Warning to those who are more vulnerable to limit their exposure to direct sunlight.

Vulnerable Brits warned to avoid direct sunlight during hot spell

Hosepipe.

Watch: Could a hosepipe ban be imposed?

People walk in the park.

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Isolated showers are forecast for parts of the country.

Thundery showers forecast for parts of the UK as cold front moves over
The Met Office says a cold front will move over the UK.
Jessica Martin

Met Office weather map for Thursday (May 1) shows high temperatures forecast.

Watch: Met Office map turns red as temperatures to surge in UK

Keep your home cool by closing windows.

Five ways to keep yourself cool as Met Office forecasts highs of 25°C

London marathon runners have been warned ahead of the warm weather this weekend.

Warning issued to London Marathon runners as temperatures set to soar

Marathon runners should dig out their sunhats because it’s going to be a sunny one in London this weekend.

Watch: London Marathon 2025 full weather forecast amid UK heatwave

Unsettled weather.

Watch: Met Office weather outlook for Good Friday and Easter weekend

How to avoid sunburn as temperatures start to rise.

Met Office issue warning over sunburn risk - how to protect yourself

A webcam in Plaški, Croatia caught the spectacle in clear detail.

Glowing white swirl visible across UK - Met Office gives likely cause

A couple walk in heavy rain on the South Parade Pier, in Portsmouth.

Watch: Met Office map shows where thundery showers will hit UK

People walk in the park.

Temperatures to reach 17°C in some parts of the UK today

Cyclists ride their bicycles in the sunshine in Richmond Park.

Exact time UK set to be hotter than Madrid this week

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