Many people made the most of the dry weather while it lasted and enjoyed a trip to Sunderland's seafront on Monday, August 24.Many people made the most of the dry weather while it lasted and enjoyed a trip to Sunderland's seafront on Monday, August 24.
Many people made the most of the dry weather while it lasted and enjoyed a trip to Sunderland's seafront on Monday, August 24.

What a difference a day makes! 12 photos of families enjoying Sunderland's seafront before Storm Francis hit

Storm Francis has brought heavy rain to Sunderland after an initially bright start to the week.

Our photographer Stu Norton was out and about at Roker and Seaburn seafront capturing these sunnier scenes on Monday, August 24, before the downpours of Storm Francis hit.

From surfing at Seaburn Beach to enjoying chips on the seafront, many people made the most of the good weather while it lasted.

Are you pictured out and about along the coast in our gallery?

Related topics: