South Shields weather: Here's the forecast for your New Year's Eve celebrations

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

It will be a cool but sunny morning in the town and the sun will rise at 8.30am. The temperature will reach 4C by 12pm.

What about this afternoon?

This afternoon will then see bright sunshine throughout until it sets at 3.45pm. The temperature will reach its peak of 5C by 2pm.

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

It will be a clear but chilly night in the town as the UK welcomes in the New Year. The temperature will drop to around 3C but it will feel as cold as just 0C.

What will the weather be like tomorrow?

Tomorrow is then set to cloudy with spells of sunshine and a high temperature of 5C.

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

The Met Office UK outlook for Wednesday January 1 to Friday January 3 said: “Frosty start Wednesday, with patchy fog clearing. Turning milder although winds picking up through the day. Windy and overcast Thursday, then rain overnight. Colder but brighter Friday once rain clears.

Looking further ahead for the UK?

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.