South Shields weather forecast: This weekend will see brighter conditions but chilly temperatures

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

Saturday, January 18 is expected to see a fine but chilly day.

Early morning temperatures will be around 2C and increase to 3C by mid-morning.

The sun will make an appearance around 9am.

What about this afternoon?

This afternoon will see a bright afternoon, but there will be more in the way of cloud for western hills.

Maximum temperatures will reach a mild 5C, but the sun will shine till about 4pm – isolated showers are possible during this time.

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

This evening will see a mostly clear night, with temperatures dropping to a cold 3C.

What will the weather be like tomorrow?

Sunday, January 19 will see a dry and fine day after a frosty morning start, temperatures will reach a warmer 6C.

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

The Met Office UK outlook for Tuesday, January 21 to Thursday, January 30 said: “Most places are expected to be cloudy with a good deal of dry and calm weather on Tuesday.

“Looking further into the week, it seems to remain colder, particularly across central and southern areas of the UK, with widespread frosts developing overnight at times.”