Hour-by-hour forecast as heavy rain is set to hit South Shields on Thursday ahead of Storm Dennis

While Storm Dennis is set to hit the outskirts of our region, our area is expected to see high winds return as a yellow weather warning is in place for the weekend.

The strong wind and rain is likely to cause disruption to travel throughout the weekend and Highways England is working closely with the Met Office in monitoring weather conditions.

Motorists are advised to take extra care when driving in this weather.

Before then, on Thursday, February 13 we are set for a day of downpours.

Here is your hour-by-hour weather forecast for Thursday, February 13

4am: Overcast, 20% chance of rain, 4C, wind speed: 15mph

5am to 7am: Heavy rain, 90% chance of rain, 4C, wind speed: 15mph

8am to 10am: Heavy rain, 95% chance of rain, 4C, wind speed: 20mph

11am: Heavy rain, 90% chance of rain, 5C, wind speed: 13mph

12pm to 1pm: Light rain, 60% chance of rain, 5C, wind speed: 11mph

2pm to 4pm: Light rain, 50% chance of rain, 6C, wind speed: 17mph

5pm: Overcast, 20% chance of rain, 6C, wind speed: 15mph

6pm to 7pm: Overcast, 10% chance of rain, 6C, wind speed: 12mph

8pm to 9pm: Cloudy, 10% chance of rain, 5C, wind speed: 15mph

10pm to 11pm: Partly cloudy, 5% chance of rain, 4C, wind speed: 6mph