It was a very wet start on Thursday morning with heavy downpours hitting the North East - but there is more rain to come.
The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for rain in Northumberland, County Durham and Tyne & Wear for Thursday, warning people to expect spells of persistent and at times heavy rainfall during the day. And the wet weather is set to continue on Friday.
Forecasters say Friday will bring heavy rain, though this is likely to clear by the evening. However, there is a further risk of showers on Saturday and Sunday, though not as heavy.
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Saturday will remain largely cloudy and Sunday could see some outbreaks of rain. Meanwhile, temperatures across the region are not expected to go above 11C over the coming days.
It is predicted to be colder over the weekend, with a maximum temperature of 7C in Newcastle on Sunday. See the Met Office five-day forecast below.
North East weather forecast
Thursday
Cloudy, with persistent rain, heavy at times, throughout much of the day. A windy day, locally gusty at times, especially over exposed hills and coastal areas. Feeling rather cold under the persistent rain. Maximum temperature 11 °C.
Thursday night
Similar conditions overnight, with further persistent rain, heavy at times, especially over windward hills, such as the Pennines. Windy, locally gusty at times, especially in coastal areas. A mild night. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
Friday
Staying unsettled on Friday, with persistent rain, heavy at times, especially during the morning. Rain easing and turning more showery through the day, before clearing by the evening. Less windy. Maximum temperature 10°C.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday
A chilly start Saturday, before cloud and outbreaks of rain edges in from the North Sea. Rain gradually clearing east on Sunday. Chilly start on Monday, further rain arriving later.
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