South Shields weather forecast: it’s a cloudy and windy start to January

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

This morning is likely to be windy, and gales are expected across the hills with strong gusts also possible at times and temperatures will reach 8C by 11am.

What about this afternoon?

Thursday, January 2 is expected to be quite overcast with a chance of rain, however it will remain mostly dry and temperatures will be quite mild moving into early evening.

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

Chances of rain will decrease, but overall the night will be very cloudy but temperatures will reach a high of 10C.

What will the weather be like tomorrow?

A breezy, colder but sunnier Friday is on the horizon for January 3, with some showers possible later in the day and temperatures of 6C.

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

The Met Office UK outlook for Monday January 6 to Wednesday, January 15 said: “It looks likely to stay unsettled across the northwest with spells of locally heavy rain and strengthening winds interspersed with scattered showers.

“These showers could turn to snow over higher ground.

“Some rain is still possible at times but any rain is likely to be short lived.

“Temperatures look to be above average across the north with the potential for some very mild conditions locally.”