The North East will mostly miss the incoming Storm Brendan, according to the Met Office, though we should be braced for rain and gales.
The "large Atlantic low pressure system" will sweep eastwards across Ireland early on Monday, bringing very strong winds to many parts of the UK.
But it seems our region will miss the worst of it as the severe winds and heavy rain are expected to hit mostly the western parts of the UK.
However, a Met Office yellow weather warning for strong wind is in place for the region on Tuesday with gusts of up to 70mph possible in coastal areas.
There will also be heavy rainfall.
The region has been told to prepare for delays to road, rail and air travel as well as potential power loss and large waves in coastal areas.
Commenting on Storm Brendan, Met Office Chief Meteorologist Frank Saunders, said: “The UK and Ireland will turn increasingly windy on Monday, as Storm Brendan approaches, and there'll also be some heavy rain.
"It’s going to be particularly windy across the western half of the UK, with gusts reaching 60-70 mph along Irish Sea coastlines, the west of Scotland and perhaps some English Channel coasts - maybe even 80 mph in a few exposed places.
"This is likely to cause some disruption to sea, road and air travel.
“As Storm Brendan moves eastwards, strong winds will also develop across eastern parts of the UK, particularly northeast Scotland where there is also a wind warning in place.”
“As well as strong winds, there will be large coastal waves in western areas, so bear this in mind before heading out in these regions.”
Commenting on the forecast for the rest of the week, Frank said: “It looks like it's going to stay very unsettled, with the potential for further disruptive weather in places.”
