Weather

There is plenty of sunshine in the forecast for the October half-term

Your full Met Office Sunderland forecast for the October half-term

Storm Boelo in Sunderland

6 windswept pictures from Wearside as Storm Boelo continues

The entrance to Beamish Museum

Beamish Museum closed due to Storm Boelo

A Weather Warning for wind has been issued for Sunderland.

Risk of danger to life and Weather Warning issued as two storms to hit

Storm Austen is set to hit Sunderland this weekend

Your Met Office weather forecast as Storm Austen to hit this weekend

Tens of thousands of runners are getting ready to take to the streets of Newcastle and South Shields as the world’s largest half marathon approaches.

What to expect from the weather at the Great North Run

The Met Office revealed its storm names for the year ahead, including a tribute to Shaun the Sheep.

Met Office reveals storm names including tribute to cartoon character

The Met Office has issued the weather warning for Sunderland from 7pm on Wednesday, August 19, until 10am on Thursday, August 20.

Yellow weather warning issued for Sunderland

A heat health alert has been issued for Sunderland and South Shields.

Heat Health Alert issued for region with risk of increased deaths

Sunderland is set to enjoy hot sunny weather this week.

City set to sizzle this week as temperatures hit 30 degrees Celsius

Seaham Food Festival is returning for another year with good food, fun and entertainment planned on Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2.

Will it rain or shine at Seaham Food Festival?

Here’s what to expect from the weather at the 2026 Durham City Run Festival. Photo credit Will Palmer.

Weather forecast for 2026 Durham City Run Festival

Here’s what to expect from the weather at the 2026 Durham Miners Gala.

What to expect from the weather at Durham Miners Gala

A heat health alert has been issued for Tyne & Wear.

Doctor warns of risks as Health Security Agency issues heat alert

Sun lovers at Sunderland's Seaburn Beach during the last heatwave.

Here's how hot it will get as new heatwave set to hit the UK

The weather warning includes the threat of frequent lightning strikes.

New weather warning with threat of frequent lightning and giant hail
The warning is in place until 9pm today
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The Met Office has issued a weather warning for thunderstorms.

Met Office thunderstorm warning with risk of flooding and lightning

Sunderland is set to bask in hot sunny weather this week.

City to continue to sizzle as temperatures on rise ahead of weekend

Sun lovers at Sunderland's Seaburn Beach during May's hot weather.

Will Sunderland share the heatwave heading to the UK?

The Met Office has released its weather forecast for the Stadium of Light ahead of Take That concert.

Latest weather forecast ahead of Take That concert at Stadium of Light

Take That opening The Circus Live in Southampton.

Take That - Will the sun shine or will we be holding back the flood?

Final preparations are made at the site of the BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland. Photo credit Raoul Dixon/North News.

Sunderland is set to be a scorcher for the bank holiday weekend

Sunderland is set to see hot temperatures and sunny skies for BBC Radio 1's big weekend.

Scorcher forecast for BBC Radio 1's big bank holiday weekend

Sunderland is set to enjoy warm sunny weather tomorrow.

Sunderland to be hotter than Barcelona as temperatures top 20 degrees

Will we see the sun in Sunderland this Bank Holiday Weekend?

Your May Bank Holiday weather forecast and whether the sun will shine

Sunderland is set to be hotter than parts of the Mediterranean this week.

Sun set to shine as Sunderland forecast to be hotter than Barcelona

The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for wind for the North East.

Storm Dave: Met Office issues amber weather warning
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning.
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The Met Office has issued an Easter Yellow Weather Warning for wind.

Met Office weather warning with risk of injury and travel disruption

The Met Office has published its Easter weekend weather forecast.

The all important Easter weather forecast according to the Met Office

Don't put away your brolly just yet - April showers are on the way

Brits are rushing to buy this “storm-proof” umbrella – now 40% off

Tyne & Wear is forecast to be warmer than the French Riviera this weekend.

Region forecast to be hotter than French Riviera as sun set to shine

Tyne & Wear is set for a period of pleasantly warm and sunny weather.

Tyne & Wear to be warmer than St-Tropez as spring arrives in region

Strong winds are forecast to hit the North East today.

Your hour by hour forecast as region set to be battered by 50mph winds

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for wind.

Weather warning for strong winds issued with travel disruption likely

The Met Office has published its half-term weather forecast for Sunderland and South Tyneside.

The important halfterm weather forecast and whether spring has arrived

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a cold health alert for the North East.

Increased risk of danger to life as Cold Health Alert issued

The Met Office weather for the week ahead suggests predominantly dry and bright conditions.

Everything you need to know about when the wet weather is set to end

A full River Wear at Cox Green.

Everything you need to know as Flood Alert in place for River Wear

Snow is set to hit the North East on Friday.

Here's when snow is set to hit as Met Office issues weather warning

These hand warmers have fallen to their lowest price since Black Friday

Electric hand warmers drop to £9.99 as late winter prices slide

Will the wet weather ever end?

Everything about why it has been so wet and will dry weather return

A new flood alert has been issued for the Wear Estuary including Sunderland.

Everything you need to know to stay safe as new Flood Alert issued

The giant tree which has been brought down in Houghton-le-Spring by Storm Chandra.

Road blocked as Storm Chandra brings down huge tree

Storm Chandra could lead to coastal flooding.

What you need to know as flood alert issued as Storm Chandra arrives

Storm Chandra has arrived in Tyne & Wear.

Hour by hour forecast as Storm Chandra unleashes her wrath

Storm Chandra has arrived in Tyne & Wear.

Storm Chandra live: Heavy rain, strong winds, and flood alerts

Snuggle up under a heated blanket and let the winter slip away unnoticed

This heated blanket is better than half price on Amazon right now

A Cold Health Alert has been issued for the North East.

Cold Health Alert issued for North East with increased risk to life

A flood alert has been issued for the Wear Estuary including Sunderland and Seaham.

Everything you need to know as flood alert issued

Heated garments are incredibly useful in the winter - but they don't usually come this cheap

This £20 heated vest is selling fast as shoppers ditch bulky coats

Cars are at their most vulnerable in the winter - and another cold snap is on the cards

Cold snap warning: 270,000 drivers break down every January

Compact hand warmers like these are perfect for winter

Cold hands this winter? These £9.99 rechargeable handwarmers will help

Wakefield will see heavy rain throughout the week.

Weekend weather: Met Office issue update to North East forecast

More snow could be set to hit parts of the North East later this month.

Met Office update predicts when North East will see snow next

Comparatively balmy temperatures are forecast for the week ahead as the Arctic blast has come to an end.

North East weather for the week ahead as Arctic blast comes to an end

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