This radar image by Netweather shows thunderstorms have now reached the Yorkshire Dales
THUNDERSTORMS have reached parts of the Yorkshire Dales and are edging ever closer to York.
Radar images by Netweather show torrential rain falling in areas such as Pateley Bridge at a rate of 60 mms an hour and also lightning.
Other storms are gathering to the west and south-west of York and could reach the city by early evening, unless they change course.
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