Hour-by-hour forecast as Storm Ciara hits South Shields on Sunday, February 9
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As Storm Ciara is set to bring very strong winds and cause disruption to travel throughout Sunday, February 9, Highways England is working closely with the Met Office in monitoring weather conditions, and they have issued a ‘Severe Weather Alert’ for gales across the entire Highways England Network.
Motorists are being advised to take extra care when travelling during the day, to allow plenty time for their journey and to consider if your journey is necessary before heading out.
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Hide AdHere is your hour-by-hour weather forecast for Sunday, February 9
A yellow weather warning will be in place for 24 hours.
5am: Light showers, 40% chance of rain, 9C, wind speed: 43mph
6am: Heavy showers, 70% chance of rain, 9C, wind speed: 40mph
7am: Heavy rain,90% chance of rain, 10C, wind speed: 45mph
8am: Heavy rain, 90% chance of rain, 10C, wind speed: 43mph
9am: Heavy rain, 90% chance of rain, 11C, wind speed: 44mph
10am: Heavy rain, 90% chance of rain, 11C, wind speed: 45mph
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Hide Ad11am: Heavy rain, 80% chance of rain, 11C, wind speed: 43mph
12pm: Heavy rain, 80% chance of rain, 11C, wind speed: 40mph
1pm: Heavy showers, 60% chance of rain, 10C, wind speed: 38mph
2pm: Light showers, 30% chance of rain, 10C, wind speed: 42mph
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Hide Ad3pm: Sunny intervals, 10% chance of rain, 10C, wind speed: 42mph
4pm: Light showers, 40% chance of rain, 9C, wind speed: 39mph
5pm: Light showers, 40% chance of rain, 9C, wind speed: 44mph
6pm: Partly cloudy, 10% chance of rain, 8C, wind speed: 41mph
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Hide Ad7pm: Partly cloudy, 10% chance of rain, 7C, wind speed: 40mph
8pm: Clear night, 7C, wind speed: 35mph
9pm: Clear night, 10% chance of rain, 6C, wind speed: 35mph
10pm: Partly cloudy, 10% chance of rain, 6C, wind speed: 33mph
11pm: Cloudy, 10% chance of rain, 6C, wind speed: 35mph
Updated information on road conditions is available here and for further information on weather conditions, visit the Met Office website.