Weather for Wednesday, February 5: Cloudy but dry

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

There will be a cold start to the day, but overall a dry and bright morning. Temperatures will start at 3C and creep up to 7C.

What about this afternoon?

This afternoon will stay cloudy with light winds. Temperatures will reach a maximum of 8C and rain is not expected.

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

Cloud cover is expected to break from around 7pm, when it will begin to gradually clear up and temperatures will drop to 4C. Clear skies by midnight.

What will the weather be like tomorrow?

A brighter morning, clouding over as the afternoon wears on with temperatures between 4C and 7C and dry.

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

The Met Office UK outlook for Thursday to Saturday is: “Thursday, dry and chilly with sunny spells. Overnight frost and fog patches. Friday, turning cloudier later with freshening winds. Saturday, morning rain then brighter and drier. Windy.”