Hour-by-hour forecast as Storm Ciara hits South Shields on Sunday, February 9

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.

Here 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

11am: 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

3pm: 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

7pm: 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.