North East England

Headline:

Heavy rain and thunderstorms moving in later today.

Today:

A grey start again, though brighter spells will develop through the morning. A band of rain will move north during the afternoon, heavy and thundery in places. Maximum temperature 24 °C.

Tonight:

A wet evening to come with some further heavy rain and thunderstorms. Further outbreaks of rain likely overnight, heaviest towards the coast. Minimum temperature 13 °C.

Friday:

A cloudy day on Friday with further outbreaks of rain. The rain heavy and persistent at times, especially towards the coast. Temperatures nearer average. Maximum temperature 21 °C.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:

An unsettled bank holiday weekend with showers and possibly more thunder on the way. Staying warm to start with but turning fresher as winds shift to a westerly by Monday.

Likely remaining unsettled with showers or longer spells of rain across all areas at times. Rainfall amounts will probably be above average for the time year across many areas with the wettest conditions in the northwest. Potential for some strong winds at times. Some drier and more settled interludes could develop, perhaps becoming longer in duration across southern areas later in this period. Temperatures are likely to be near average, although some short-lived warm or very warm spells are possible, especially in the south.

Most likely a continuation of the generally unsettled conditions at first with showers or longer spells of rain across many areas. However, likely some drier interludes at times. Further into September, drier weather may become more prevalent, especially in the south and southeast, with more unsettled conditions tending to become more likely further north and northwest. Temperatures will probably be near normal at first but may become warmer later, with the possibility of some hot spells in the south.