This is what Sunderland's weather will be like this weekend as pubs and restaurants reopen

The long-awaited reopening of pubs and restaurants in Sunderland this weekend will be met with cloudy weather and strong breezes.
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Saturday, July 4 will mark the reopening of several key areas of the hospitality sector including pubs, restaurants and cinemas, which have been closed since lockdown began in March.

It is the most significant easing of lockdown and social distancing measures to date but ‘unsettled’ weather conditions could deter some from venturing out.

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According to Met Office forecasters, the North East is set for an ‘unsettled but humid weekend with strong winds, spells of occasionally heavy rain and some brightness’.

Life of Riley on Silksworth Row is to serve again on July 4. Picture: Kevin Brady.Life of Riley on Silksworth Row is to serve again on July 4. Picture: Kevin Brady.
Life of Riley on Silksworth Row is to serve again on July 4. Picture: Kevin Brady.

Friday, July 3

There will be heavy rain on Friday morning, which will turn cloudy by the afternoon.

Highs of 17°C are expected.

The rain could return in the evening with a 50% chance of precipitation from 8pm onwards.

Wind gusts will reach 32mph throughout the afternoon with medium levels of pollen.

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Saturday, July 4

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The forecast is cloudy for Saturday, with a 40% chance of light showers in the late morning.

There will be mild highs of 19°C in the afternoon, which will remain consistent into the early evening.

Wind gusts of up to 28mph are expected along with high levels of pollen.

Sunday, July 5

Temperatures will get slightly cooler into Sunday on Wearside - but we will still see highs of around 18°C come the afternoon.

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There will be sunny intervals throughout the day with a 10% chance of precipitation throughout the day.

Strong gusts of up to 37mph have been forecast with pollen levels becoming milder.

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