A weather warning for strong winds has been issued by the Met Office.
Gusts of up to 60mph are predicted in many areas of England and Scotland on Friday and the North East is included.
The warning will be in place from 4am until 6pm and there is said to be a risk of travel disruption and power cuts.
A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "Strong southwesterly winds are expected to develop across much of England, Wales and southern Scotland during Friday.
"Wind gusts of 45-50 mph are expected fairly widely inland with gusts of 55-60 mph possible around coasts and over hills. Winds are then expected to gradually ease during late afternoon and evening."
What to expect
- Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely
- Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer
- Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely
- Some short term loss of power and other services is possible
- It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities are affected by spray and/or large waves
- Some damage to trees with debris on roads are possible given the time of year
