The Met Office has predicted some showers and a cloudy start with some bright or warm sunny spells in Darlington.

These conditions will persist for much of the afternoon.

Update: The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across the region. 

 

For the North East 

Today

A cloudy start with some showers or longer spells of rain, locally heavy at times. Some bright or warm sunny spells developing into the afternoon, with further heavy showers, possibly thundery at times. Rather murky along and cooler on coasts. Maximum temperature 16 °C.

Tonight

Rather cloudy, with further spells of rain or showers overnight. Low cloud and fog persisting along some coastal areas. A milder night compared to previous nights. Light winds. Minimum temperature 6 °C.

Tuesday

A rather cloudy start, with low cloud and fog along coasts, which may persist all day. Cloud gradually breaking up to give some sunny spells, especially inland. Light winds. Maximum temperature 15 °C.

Here’s a full hour-by-hour forecast for Darlington today

9am: 12C with 50% chance of rain

10am: 13C with 10% chance of rain

11am: 13C with 10% chance of rain

12pm: 14C with 10% chance of rain

1pm: 14C with 10% chance of rain

2pm: 15C with10% chance of rain

3pm: 15C with10% chance of rain

4pm: 15C with 10% chance of rain

5pm: 15C with 10% chance of rain

6pm: 14C with 30% chance of rain

7pm: 13C with 10% chance of rain

8pm: 12C with 40% chance of rain

9pm: 12C with 20% chance of rain

10pm: 11C with 20% chance of rain

11pm: 11C with 20% chance of rain