Storm Dennis is set to hit the entire North East with strong winds after the Met Office issued another weather warning.
A yellow warning for the region will be in place this weekend with the weather likely to cause travel disruption.
It comes after the Met Office issued a yellow warning for rain in County Durham and Northumberland, which will also be in force this weekend.
A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "Strong winds in association with Storm Dennis are expected on Saturday and Sunday across many parts of England and Wales.
"The strongest winds are likely to be on Saturday afternoon and evening, with a lull overnight, before increasing again during Sunday.
"Gusts of 50mph are expected inland. Around the coasts, especially in the west and south, gusts of 60-70 mph are likely.
"The strong winds will be accompanied by heavy rain at times, leading to particularly poor driving conditions."
The weather warnings will be in place from 10am on Saturday to midnight on Sunday.
The gusts are not expected to be as severe as those during Storm Ciara.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday
Wet and windy Saturday, with Storm Dennis.
Heavy and persistent rain likely across hills.
Staying windy Sunday and Monday, but likely drier, with sunny spells and isolated heavy, blustery showers.
