Leeds Festival shuts two stages due to Storm Lilian winds

Disruption to travel, dangerous conditions on roads and power cuts were possible, according to the Met Office.

Storm Lilian was expected to wane by the afternoon, as it reduced in intensity and was pushed off into the North Sea.

Met Office forecaster Greg Dewhurst said the strongest winds were set to move across the country “really quite quick”.

Warning Leeds Festival goers, Mr Dewhurst added: “The wind will pick up in that area through the night, particularly strongest towards dawn and then first thing in the morning, before then easing through the morning.

“So there could be potentially some impacts from those strong winds, of 50 to 60mph in the area so it’s worth making sure your tents are secured.”

He warned there could also be disruption to transport networks.

Network Rail said it was “closely monitoring” the potential impact the storm might have on the rail network.

“We have teams on hand to put in appropriate measures, if necessary, to ensure that we can continue to run trains safely and as reliably as possible,” a spokesperson said.

Roads around Bramham Park, between Aberford and Thorner, are closed for the duration of Leeds Festival.

Around 90,000 people are expected at Bramham Park over the bank holiday weekend, as the festival marks its 25th year.

On Friday, Liam Gallagher, Catfish and the Bottlemen and 21 Savage are among the acts taking to the main stage.

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