Hour-by-hour forecast as Storm Ciara hits Sunderland on Sunday, February 9

As Storm Ciara is set to bring very strong winds and cause disruption to travel throughout Sunday, February 9, Highways England is working closely with the Met Office in monitoring weather conditions, and they have issued a ‘Severe Weather Alert’ for gales across the entire Highways England Network.

Motorists are advised to take extra care when travelling, to allow plenty time for their journey and to consider if your journey is necessary before heading out.

Here is your hour-by-hour weather forecast for Sunday, February 9

A yellow weather warning will be in place for 24 hours.

5am: Light showers, 40% chance of rain, 9C, wind speed: 44mph

6am: Heavy showers, 70% chance of rain, 9C, wind speed: 44mph

7am: Heavy showers, 80% chance of rain, 10C, wind speed: 49mph

8am: Heavy rain, 90% chance of rain, 10C, wind speed: 47mph

9am: Heavy rain, 90% chance of rain, 11C, wind speed: 47mph

10am: Heavy rain, 95% chance of rain, 11C, wind speed: 45mph

11am: Heavy rain, 90% chance of rain, 11C, wind speed: 41mph

12pm: Light rain, 50% chance of rain, 11C, wind speed: 38mph

1pm: Light rain, 50% chance of rain, 10C, wind speed: 39mph

2pm: Light showers, 40% chance of rain, 10C, wind speed: 43mph

3pm: Sunny intervals, 10% chance of rain, 10C, wind speed: 41mph

4pm: Light showers, 30% chance of rain, 9C, wind speed: 41mph

5pm: Clear night, 10% chance of rain, 9C, wind speed: 41mph

6pm: Light showers, 50% chance of rain, 8C, wind speed: 42mph

7pm: Light showers, 40% chance of rain, 7C, wind speed: 39mph

8pm: Light showers, 40% chance of rain, 7C, wind speed: 37mph

9pm: Partly cloudy, 10% chance of rain, 6C, wind speed: 33mph

10pm: Partly cloudy, 10% chance of rain, 6C, wind speed: 32mph

11pm: Cloudy, 10% chance of rain, 6C, wind speed: 33mph

Updated information on road conditions is available here and for further information on weather conditions, visit the Met Office website.