The Met Office has issued a 'yellow weather warning' for hours of gales and rain tomorrow in the North East over the weekend.
A warning is in force from 1pm to 10pm tomorrow and covers coastal areas in southern and eastern England and the weather is likely to consist of heavy persistent rain and gales in our region.
Nationwide delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely, the Met Office warned.
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There is also a risk of short-term loss of power, as well as spray or flooding on roads.
The Met Office added: "It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves."
A separate yellow warning for rain has also been issued for northern Scotland and will be in force from 4pm tomorrow until 6am on Sunday.
The Met Office warned that some homes may become flooded and transport links could face disruptions.
According to them, the conditions from tonight onwards will be as follows in the North East :
"Remaining breezy overnight, with outbreaks of rain or showers, especially later in the night. Some clear spells, mainly in the east, giving some cooler temperatures in prone rural spots. Minimum temperature 4 °C.
"Increasingly wet and windy through Saturday, with heavy persistent rain possible in the afternoon. Gales likely over hills and on coasts. Wind and rain easing later. Maximum temperature 12 °C.
"Showery on Sunday and Monday, these heavy at times and perhaps thundery. Strong winds and heavy rain are expected in the afternoon and evening, leading to some disruption to travel."
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Meteorologist Clare Nasir said temperatures will remain in double figures in the South and East, but further North they are likely to drop to single figures.
Scotland will be wet and windy today, with rain reaching England and Wales too, Ms Nasir added.
Met Office Operational Meteorologist Dan Stroud said Saturday and Sunday will bring "persistent and at times heavy rain likely to move northeast across the UK".
He explained: "Winds strengthening in the south and east late Saturday afternoon and evening with coastal gales, gusting to 60-70mph along the south coast in places.
"The area of organised cloud and rain, locally heavy is expected to clear north and east on Sunday but may persists across the far northeast of Scotland for much of the day were it will remain windy for much of the day, again with coastal gales."
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