This is when thunder and lightning is expected to hit Sunderland on Saturday

In the mood for some summer sun after a tough week back at work?
Amy Louise Younger sent us this picture of lightning above the Springwell area of Sunderland on June 26.Amy Louise Younger sent us this picture of lightning above the Springwell area of Sunderland on June 26.
Amy Louise Younger sent us this picture of lightning above the Springwell area of Sunderland on June 26.

Well you might have to choose your moments carefully on Saturday, June 27, if you live in Sunderland.

After a dry if slightly wet morning, experts at the Met Office fear that the city will be hit by thunder and lightning this afternoon between around 3pm and 6pm.

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Rainfall is expected to disappear, however, as the evening continues with 9pm possibly the best time to enjoy a deserved drink outdoors in the garden.

Temperatures are likely to remain stable throughout the day at around 17 degrees Celsius.

As for the remainder of the weekend, Sunday is forecast to be dry but dull with temperatures unlikely to top 16 degrees Celsius.

Light showers are also predicted on both Monday, June 29 and Tuesday, June 30, with temperatures no higher than 17 degrees Celsius.

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