South Shields weather forecast: Strong winds will bring spells of rain following a clear morning

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

It will be a clear morning with hazy spells of sunshine.

However, it will still feel cold as temperatures will be around 6C throughout mid-morning.

What about this afternoon?

This afternoon will see an increase of cloud activity and stronger southerly winds with gusts reaching 37mph.

There is a chance of rain by 3pm which will last well into the evening.

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

The evening will see further rain but there will be some clear spells.

Expect brisk winds with speeds reaching 32mph and overnight rain.

What will the weather be like tomorrow?

Friday, January 17 will see occasional showers with sunny spells and a maximum temperature of 7C.

Expect brisk winds with speeds reaching 20mph.

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

The Met Office UK outlook for Monday, January 20 to Wednesday, January 29 said: “After a largely dry and bright weekend, the settled conditions seem likely to continue through Monday and into the middle of next week.

“During the overnight periods, it looks possible for fog patches to form, some of these slow to clear during the day.

“Towards the latter part of this period, the north may turn more unsettled with the arrival of wetter, winder and milder weather.”