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Storm Boelo warning: Met Office forecasts high winds in Dewsbury and Batley

Yorkshire has officially entered drought status, although there are no plans to introduce water restrictions.

Drought status declared in Yorkshire

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

Baitings Reservoir near Ripponden.

Yorkshire Water urges using water wisely during fifth heatwave

The scene at Cougar Park. Photo by Thomas Fynn.

Dewsbury Rams’ Championship game called off at Keighley Cougars

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
‘Very strong winds’ are set to hit Dewsbury, Mirfield, Batley and Spen this Easter weekend, as Storm Dave travels across the UK.
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Don't put away your brolly just yet - April showers are on the way

Brits are rushing to buy this “storm-proof” umbrella – now 40% off

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

Snow and ice warning for Dewsbury, Mirfield, Batley and Spen

These hand warmers have fallen to their lowest price since Black Friday

Electric hand warmers drop to £9.99 as late winter prices slide

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

Snuggle up under a heated blanket and let the winter slip away unnoticed

This heated blanket is better than half price on Amazon right now

Heated garments are incredibly useful in the winter - but they don't usually come this cheap

This £20 heated vest is selling fast as shoppers ditch bulky coats

Cars are at their most vulnerable in the winter - and another cold snap is on the cards

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Compact hand warmers like these are perfect for winter

Cold hands this winter? These £9.99 rechargeable handwarmers will help

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

A heated gilet with a free power bank for £30? This is a winter bargain you mustn't miss

Get ready for Storm Goretti with this bargain heated gilet - 63% off

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

How phone signal and WhatsApp is affected by snow

It works like a magnet, to draw in moisture and keep it away from the glass

This £9 gadget stops your car windscreen fogging up overnight

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

Electronic hand warmers are a great accessory on a cold day

Huge saving on these electronic hand warmers - perfect for winter days

Winter is a tough time for cars - which is why breakdowns surge during the colder months

The hidden winter car problem leaving drivers stuck in the cold
Cold temperatures quietly trigger a surge in car breakdowns every winter, catching thousands of drivers out when they least expect it
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Booth Wood Reservoir near Rishworth earlier this year.

Yorkshire hosepipe ban has been lifted

The hand-warmers are perfect for chilly winter days

Cold hands? These £9.99 rechargeable warmers are going viral on Amazon

Winter weather is the worst time for cars - but you don’t need to spend a lot of money to prepare for it

Free winter car fixes that prevent breakdowns in freezing weather

Held on by magnets, and with a soft protective lining, this windscreen cover can save you time on a cold day - and it's just £3

This £3 Black Friday bargain stops your car windscreen icing up

Volunteers help clean up the devastation at Rodley Nature Reserve after flooding on Boxing Day

How West Yorks turned 2015 floods into a blueprint for resilience

“Sadly, flooding is not a one-off event,” Mayor Tracy Brabin has warned,

‘We’re better prepared but threat grows’ Rising flood risk warning

Today leaders across West Yorkshire came together not just to remember the heart- breaking scenes of flooding across the region but to renew a pledge to create a resilient region.

'We refuse to give up' West Yorks pledges flood resilient future

Flooding in Kirkstall Road at Viaduct Road, Leeds, after the Boxing Day floods.

'We need to keep our communities safe from flooding' plea

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

This is the cheapest way to heat your home with a Dyson fan

This winter hack gets you a £400 Dyson heater for a tiny monthly fee

A man wades through floodwater after rivers burst their banks across the Calder Valley on Boxing Day 2015.

Decade after Boxing Day floods, fire service lacks legal response duty

It is going to be a wet couple of days in North Kirklees as Storm Claudia brings yellow weather warnings in parts of Yorkshire.

Weather latest as rain pours over Dewsbury, Mirfield, Batley and Spen

A fleecy neck gaiter like this will keep you warm in sub-zero temperatures

This super-warm neck gaiter is just £5 in a Black Friday sale

These lightweight "snoods" are an incredibly versatile bit of outdoorwear

Bag a Regatta Multi-Tube scarf in the Regatta sale for less than £2

Hurricane Melissa pictured by satellite as it churned northwest through the Caribbean Sea on Monday evening

Why 'supercharged' Hurricane Melissa is so powerful - and dangerous

Tumella's umbrella comes with a lifetime warranty

Grab a 40% saving on this best-rated windproof umbrella

Huddersfield Town Hall.

Council urged to help Kirklees estates with no grit bins
A Kirklees councillor has once again urged the council to find a solution for areas without access to grit bins.
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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

Date clocks go back in October - why clocks change on a weekend and if your clocks will update automatically.

Date clocks go back in October - why clocks change on a weekend

Clearing condensation - or even ice - takes seconds with this clever car heater

Banish windscreen fog: Get an instant in-car heater for just £9.99

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

The fan's built-in water tank creates an evaporative effect to blast you with a cold mist

£10 fan comes with water tank to blast you with a cooling mist of air

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

People enjoying a park on a warm day.

Watch: When heatwave could return as high temperatures forecast

Yorkshire Water said that without significant rainfall soon, temporary usage restrictions are a possibility.

Hosepipe ban looms in West Yorkshire as reservoir levels drop further

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