Sunderland weather forecast: Sunday will see sunny spells and lighter winds

What will the weather be like in Sunderland this morning?

A cold start to Sunday with early frosts and showers may develop during the course of the morning.

Temperatures will reach a maximum of 7C.

What about this afternoon?

It will feel colder than yesterday, despite sunny spells and lighter winds.

While wind speeds are down to about 11mph, but temperatures will drop slightly to 6C by 3pm.

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

It will be a clear evening, temperatures will drop to a cold 3C by 9pm and wind speeds will settle to 9mph.

What will the weather be like tomorrow?

Monday, January 13 is predicted to be mainly dry and bright, but heavy rain and gales are likely.

Weather conditions are expected to turn by 6pm and wind speeds could reach 28mph.

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

The Met Office UK outlook for Thursday, January 16 to Saturday, January 25 said: “Unsettled conditions will continue across most parts through the end of the week, especially the north and west, with further wet and very windy weather likely.

“Thereafter some longer dry, bright spells may begin to develop although changeable conditions will probably continue.

“Towards the end of the period, confidence decreases significantly.”