Weather warning removed as winds drop - and sunny too

What will the weather be like in South Shields on Wednesday morning?

Pretty good for January 8. It will clear, bright and sunny, but with a slight breeze to make it feel chillier. Temperatures should rise to about 7C.

What about this afternoon?

There will be more of the same until about 3pm when the skies are expected to cloud over. Temperatures will stay at around 7C.

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

The cloud will remain and there could be some rain at around 11pm, when temperatures will drop to 5C.

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

The Met Office gives the outlook as: “Thursday cloudy and potentially windy with spells of rain and hill snow. Friday starting fine but cold. Becoming cloudier and windier later, ahead of a wet and windy Saturday.”