Tyne and Wear

Misty Morning Gives Way To Sunny Start In Sunderland

By

Karen McGinn
30 April 2026, 10:00 am

Residents in Sunderland are waking up to a misty start today, 30 April 2026, as the city experiences reduced visibility following a cool and humid night. According to the Met Office, early morning temperatures dropped to between 2.6°C and 4.9°C, with high humidity levels creating conditions favourable for mist and fog across the area.

Drivers and pedestrians are advised to allow extra time for their journeys this morning, as visibility in some parts of the region has been reduced to between 1.1km and 4km. These conditions follow a pleasant Wednesday, which saw sunny skies and temperatures peaking at 13.6°C.

The mist is expected to clear quickly, giving way to a sunny day with temperatures reaching around 15°C. While the region will remain breezy, with wind gusts of up to 30mph possible, the day is forecast to stay fine and dry. The broader outlook for North East England suggests that inland areas may see warmer conditions, with potential highs of 19°C.

Looking ahead, the mild weather is set to continue into tomorrow, 1 May 2026, which is forecast to be a very warm day with sunny spells and temperatures climbing to 21°C.

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