Homes have been flooded, rail lines blocked and campers rescued as Storm Francis hit the UK.
The incidents came as the Met Office issued an amber warning for very strong winds across most of Wales and central England between 2pm and 10pm on Tuesday.
Gusts of up to 65mph could be felt inland, with forecasters warning of disruption to transport, power cuts and potential flying debris that could lead to "injuries or danger to life".
Emergency services have already warned the public to take extra care in the stormy conditions across the UK, particularly along the coast.
While the North East escaped the worst of the storm, the region has suffered severe devastation from bad weather over the years.
Below, we have selected these photographs which show how storms caused chaos in the region.
