Sunderland weather forecast: A bright and sunny day with increasing winds

What will the weather be like in Sunderland this morning?

This morning is expected to be bright and breezy with sunny spells.

Temperatures will sit at a mild 5C throughout the morning.

What about this afternoon?

It will get cloudier this afternoon and become windy with gales over the Pennines.

Maximum temperatures will reach 8C and wind speeds will begin to increase into the afternoon to around 30mph.

What will the weather be like this evening and tonight in Sunderland?

Rain will reach the west by evening, and wind speeds will reach a maximum of 50mph.

What will the weather be like tomorrow?

Sunday will see heavy rain at first, clearing to blustery showers. Widespread gales that will be locally severe.

Maximum temperatures will reach 11C and winds are predicted to reach 47mph.

What is the long-term forecast for the North East?

The Met Office UK outlook for Wednesday, February 12 to Friday, February 21 said: “Wednesday will see a continuation of the very unsettled weather.

“Further ahead, unsettled conditions are expected to dominate; generally windy with spells of rain at times, interspersed with brighter but showery interludes.

“The heaviest rain and strongest winds are expected in the west and northwest with the best of any drier and brighter conditions in the south and southeast, where overnight frost and fog is possible.”