The wild weather saw the opening of Sunderland’s ice rink at Keel Square cancelled on Saturday (November 27) while services across the entire Tyne and Wear Metro network remain suspended for the rest of today.
Met Office forecasters issued a rare Red weather warning on Friday, with a separate Yellow warning for wind remaining in place on Saturday.
Here are some pictures showing the impact of the storm across Sunderland and the surrounding areas.
1. Chester Road
Damage to a property in Chester Road, Sunderland. Picture: Steve Scott. Photo: Steve Scott
2. Station Road
The scene in Station Road, Fulwell, earlier on Saturday. Photo: Kevin Brady
4. Thornholme Road
A closure in Thornholme Road due to a damaged tree. Photo: Sunderland Echo
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