A cloudy but mild day in Sunderland but rain is on its way

It’s an overcast day in Sunderland with the odd chance of sunshine breaking through the clouds at around midday and early evening on Thursday, September 26.

Temperatures aren’t expected to rise above 17°C in the city but won’t fall lower than 13°C.

Although it will stay dry on Thursday, rain is on it’s way with light showers forecast for Friday and heavy rain expected throughout most of Sunday.

Looking at the weather forecast for the North East, a Met Office spokesman said: “A mostly dry start, but rather cloudy. A breezy day follows with sunny spells developing, but also occasional showers. These perhaps heavy and blustery at times, although many parts remaining dry.”