Met Office issue weather warning as storms and sunshine forecast for week ahead

The Met Office has released a yellow weather warning for North East England.
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for thunderstorms  The Met Office has issued a weather warning for thunderstorms
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for thunderstorms

Forecasters are predicting “heavy showers and thunderstorms” later this week that could cause disruption.

The dramatic change after the warm weekend is set to come just days before 57,000 runners take to the city centre for the Great North Run.

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The Met Office warned: “There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.

“Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services.

“Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.

“There is a small chance that some rural communities could temporarily become cut off by flooded roads.”

Here’s the full five-day forecast for Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Wednesday, September 8

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Wednesday looks to be the last day to enjoy the heat before the rain hits.

The Met Office predicts highs of 25 degrees by 2 pm and lows of 15 in the early hours of the morning.

It’s set to be a dry day too with no showers on the cards.

Thursday, September 9

It’s on Thursday that the Met Office weather warning kicks in.

There will still be balmy highs of 20 degrees, but those temperatures will be punctuated by potential thunderstorms.

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Heavy rain is predicted to start at 1 pm and stay around until later on in the evening.

Friday, September 10

Despite the Met Office removing the thunderstorm warning on Friday, it looks to be a similar story to Thursday.

Again, there will be highs around 20 degrees at lunchtime, with a low of 15 degrees at 7 am.

Heavy showers are on the cards all afternoon, starting a 1 pm and continuing into the evening.

Saturday, September 11

By Saturday the rain looks to have cleared up.

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It’s set to be a sunny, but cloudy day to begin the weekend.

There will be highs of 19 degrees and lows of 13.

Sunday, September 12

Despite the imminent turn in weather, it is still looking hopeful for Great North Run participants on Sunday.

It will be cloudy but rain is predicted to stay away as the runners tackle their half marathon.

It’ll be a cooler day too, good news for participants, with highs of just 15 degrees.

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