South Shields weather forecast: cloudy, chilly and a wet afternoon on Friday, February 28

Afternoon shoppers will have to deal with heavy rain and strong winds on King Street, South Shields. Picture by Stu Norton.

What will the weather be like in South Shields this morning?

It will be cloudy, but dry all morning. The temperature won’t rise above 4C and there will be a fresh breeze.

What about this afternoon?

Rain is expected to fall from around 1pm, becoming heavier as the afternoon progresses. Temperatures will be around 3C, but gusts of wind of up to 30mph will make it feel more like -2C.

What will the weather be like this evening and tonight in South Shields?

Better than the afternoon. The rain will die off at around tea time and it will be cloudy but dry for the rest of the day. The temperature could reach as high as 7C towards midnight and the wind will drop.

What will the weather be like tomorrow?

A yellow weather warning is in place for Saturday, February 29 due to the wind, with gusts over 40mph expected, rain in the evening and a maximum temperature of 6C.

What is the long-term forecast for the North East?

The Met Office UK outlook for Tuesday, March 3 to Thursday, March 12 said: “Next week looks to stay unsettled with further spells of strong winds and rain, interspersed by sunnier, showery interludes.

“Snow is likely in the north, mainly over higher ground, though there is a chance of seeing snow to lower levels at times.”