But will it match the havoc wreaked in these South Tyneside storm photos from over the years?
We have 13 photos of people battling against the wind, floodwater running down the streets and firemen mopping out shops.
We have reminders of storms bringing down fencing and causing chaos for drivers.
How many of these scenes do you remember?
5. Hazardous in 2009
These drivers faced lashing and reduced visibility in this storm from 2009. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
6. Storms on King Street in 2013
Shoppers brave the weather on King Street seven years ago. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
7. Uncovering the slipway ropes in 2013
Seven years ago, the storms were strong enough to uncover the old steel ropes on the slipway at Little Haven Beach. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Iain Brown
8. Storm Hector hits in 2018
Storm Hector whips up the winds at Sandhaven Beach two years ago. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Stu Norton