Residents in Washington, should prepare for a wet and blustery weekend as unsettled weather moves across North East England. According to the Met Office, the area will see heavy rain and strong winds before conditions begin to improve early next week.
The heaviest rain is expected on Saturday 11 April, particularly during the early morning. Forecasters are predicting a more than 95% chance of rain starting at 6am, with heavy downpours arriving by 7am. Those heading out early should also be aware of strong wind gusts, which are expected to reach 36mph throughout the day.
Blustery conditions will continue into Sunday 12 April. While the day will bring some sunny intervals, wind gusts could reach 37mph. Temperatures are expected to reach 13°C.
The weather is set to turn milder as the new week begins. Residents can expect a gradual improvement from Monday 13 April onwards, with sunny intervals helping temperatures climb to 16°C by Thursday 16 April. This shift marks a return to more typical spring weather following the recent disruption caused by Storm Dave over the Easter weekend.
During periods of heavy rainfall, residents can check for any local flood updates through the Environment Agency.
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