The Met Office has updated its yellow weather warning as the North East is set to be hit by possible flooding over the weekend.
Forecasters issued the warning for the region on Thursday and said most areas could experience significant disruption, including to transport and businesses.
The warning was originally scheduled to be in place from 3am on Saturday to 6pm on Sunday but now forecasters have confirmed it will end at midday on Sunday.
A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "Heavy rain will push north and west across the UK, clearing from much of southeast England by Saturday afternoon.
"However, it is expected to remain heavy and persistent throughout Saturday and into mid-Sunday across eastern Scotland, the far North East of England, much of Wales, and south west England.
"This is likely to bring flooding and some disruption to travel. Many places will see 25-50 mm of rainfall, with totals of 100-125 mm expected over the high ground of eastern Scotland, and perhaps parts of Wales and southwest England.
"The unusual wind direction associated with the rainfall will mean that the peak rainfall totals are likely to occur in some areas that are usually well sheltered and direr during unsettled spells of weather. During Sunday the rain will turn more showery in nature and become significantly less widespread."
What to expect
- Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
- Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life
- Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible
- Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
- Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads
- Possible power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses
