Gateshead in Tyne and Wear is set to experience strong winds this weekend, with the Met Office forecasting gusts of up to 33 miles per hour on Sunday 1 March and 34 miles per hour on Monday 2 March 2026. The wind is expected to pick up on Sunday afternoon and continue through the following morning.
The strongest gusts are predicted to hit between 11:00 PM on Sunday night and 6:00 AM on Monday morning. Before the peak winds arrive, residents can expect a cold start to the weekend, with “feels like” temperatures dropping as low as -1°C during the early hours of Sunday morning, even as actual temperatures hover around 3 or 4 degrees.
Commuters should prepare for potential disruption to the Tyne and Wear Metro, as Nexus notes that high winds can lead to debris on tracks and issues with overhead power lines. Local bus services are also expected to face slower journeys during the Monday morning commute because of the weather conditions.
Standing guidance from Gateshead Council encourages households to secure loose garden items like furniture or bins to prevent them from blowing away and causing damage. Experts note that fallen branches are more likely during wind events this season because the ground is currently very wet following a notably rainy winter.
Although no official weather warnings have been issued yet, residents are being told to stay alert for further updates from the authorities. People using outdoor spaces or travelling through the area should check for changes to transport timetables before they set off on Monday.
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