Weather for Thursday, March 19: Dry day and a sunny morning

What will the weather be like in Sunderland this morning?

It will be sunny from dawn until late morning, during which time the temperature will rise from 2C to 8C. There will only be a slight breeze all day.

What about this afternoon?

There will be cloudy skies from around noon onward. However, it will stay dry and the temperature will remain around 8C.

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

The cloud will lift slightly from around 7pm, and the sky should be clear by midnight when the temperature will drop to 3C.

What will the weather be like tomorrow?

Friday, March 20 will be mainly cloudy with sunny intervals, dry, with maximum and minimum temperatures of 7C and 5C and a moderate breeze.

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

The Met Office outlook for Friday to Sunday is: “A cold start Friday then sunny spells and the odd shower from afternoon. Dry Saturday, but feeling colder in brisk winds. Similar Sunday, but feeling milder as winds turn southerly.”