North East weather to remain sunny on Monday according to Met Office forecast

The North East is set for a sunny start to the week with the Met Office predicting a dry and bright Monday.

Temperatures could get as high as 11°C in the afternoon with less than 5% chance of rain predicted for the entirety of the day. These conditions are expected to continue into Tuesday, with temperatures possibly reaching 12°C.

The Met Office said: "Another fine and bright day after a chilly start, with prolonged sunshine once any patchy morning cloud clears away. Maximum temperature 11 °C."

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Met Office hourly weather forecast for Newcastle on Monday April 3

6am: Clear, 2°C

7am: Sunny, 2°C

8am: Sunny, 3°C

9am: Sunny, 4°C

10am: Sunny, 6°C

11am: Sunny, 7°C

12pm: Sunny, 8°C

1pm: Sunny, 9°C

2pm: Sunny, 9°C

3pm: Sunny, 10°C

4pm: Sunny, 10°C

5pm: Sunny, 9°C

6pm: Sunny, 9°C

7pm: Sunny, 8°C

8pm: Clear, 7°C

9pm: Clear 7°C

10pm: Clear, 6°C

11pm: Clear, 5°C

Met Office three-hour forecast for Newcastle on Tuesday April 4

7am: Sunny, 2°C

10am: Sunny, 6°C

1pm: Sunny, 10°C

4pm: Sunny, 12°C

7pm: Cloudy, 10°C

10pm: Cloudy, 8°C

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