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Katie Collings

Cloud, rain and fog set to hit the North East after sunny weekend

Rain, fog and cloudy weather is expected to hit the North East after a weekend of pleasant sunshine.

The region enjoyed a sunny weekend with warm temperatures but it looks like it's set to change on Monday.

The Met Office predicts outbreaks of rain and drizzle in the morning and fog could even make an appearance.

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Sunny spells are expected later on in the day and things are looking up from there.

On Tuesday, "plenty of sunshine" is expected with temperatures of up to 20°C.

Throughout the rest of the week there is a risk of rain showers but also bright and dry spells.

Here is the full forecast from the Met Office:

Monday

"Cloudy with outbreaks of light rain or drizzle, along with hill fog over high ground. Becoming drier and brighter from the north during the afternoon, with possible spells of sunshine late in Northumberland. Maximum temperature 13 °C."

Monday evening

"Some late spells of sunshine, any cloud clearing south during the evening. Largely clear but chilly overnight, with light winds and temperatures falling into single digit figures. Minimum temperature 6 °C."

Tuesday

"A fine morning with plenty of sunshine. Slightly cloudier in the afternoon, but dry and feeling warm in any spells of sunshine. Cooler by the sea. Maximum temperature 20 °C."

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday

"Generally cloudy and cool during this period, with outbreaks of rain at times, particularly over high ground. Perhaps drier on Thursday, with bright or sunny spells in the east."

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