North East continues to feel the impact of Storm Arwen as clean-up operations continue
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Roads were closed, events were cancelled and some transport services suspended as a result of the strong winds and sleet which first arrived in the region on Friday, November 26.
Work is continuing across the North East to clear debris and repair damage caused, while some homes in the region are still without power as a result of the extreme weather.
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Hide AdNorthern Powergrid is working to restore supply to those affected, with teams continuing to work through hundreds of incidents as of Sunday afternoon (November 28).
Meanwhile, after a freezing kick-off to Sunday, the Met Office is also expecting a frosty start for the region on Monday with wintry showers – but there will be less wind and hopefully some sunny spells too.
Scroll down to recap our weather updates from across the weekend.
North East continues to feel the impact of Storm Arwen as clear-up operations continue
Key Events
- A frosty start forecast for Monday, November 29 with an ice warning for some areas
- Northern Powergrid continues work to support affected homes in the region
- North East local authorities continue to support families with clean-up operations
What is the current Met Office forecast?
A Yellow weather warning remains in place for the North East, with a current end time of 6pm on Saturday.
Here’s what the Met Office outlook for the day says at this point:
“Very windy initially, with gusts 65-75 mph along the coast and over high ground. The very strongest winds gradually ease, although windy conditions will persist. It will feel very cold everywhere, with sunny periods and scattered, sometimes heavy, wintry showers. Maximum temperature 5 °C.”
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