Festival-goers at Leeds Festival are advised to remain in tents or cars as Storm Lilian brings severe weather conditions across Britain.
A yellow Met Office warning is currently in effect for parts of England and Scotland, with the storm already causing significant disruption, including railway delays, flight cancellations at Heathrow, and multiple flood warnings.
Leeds Festival organizers issued a safety alert early this morning, cautioning campers about the strong winds sweeping through Bramham Park, where the festival is being held. Wind speeds in the area have reached the high 40s, prompting organizers to advise those travelling to the festival to stay where they are until conditions improve.
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Musician Alfie Templeman shared his disappointment on social media after learning that multiple stages, including the BBC Radio 1 stage where he was scheduled to perform, were no longer standing due to the storm. “I’m gutted about this,” Templeman posted, apologizing to fans and promising to make it up to them.
In addition to the chaos at Leeds Festival, strong winds have wreaked havoc across other parts of the UK, with clean-up crews dispatched to Manchester to deal with downed trees and debris. The Bee Network has reported severe disruptions to various forms of transportation, including damage to overhead power lines between Liverpool Lime Street and Wigan North Western, and buses forced to reduce speeds to 20mph.
The Met Office has also issued a new yellow weather warning for tomorrow’s heavy rain. The alert, active from 6 am to 1 pm, warns of potential travel disruptions, flooding, and power outages across London, Essex, and the South East. Up to 70mm of rain is predicted, with the heaviest downpours expected in the early morning hours.
