Storm Miguel to hit North-East with heavy rain and thunder

According to the Met Office, rain was expected to hit most of the region today with one to four millemetres of rain per hour in some areas.

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The weather is expected to worsen tonight into the evening, with two to four millemetres per hour expected across the region by 10pm tonight and into Satuday morning.

High risk of flooding is expected along the River Tees from Tees Bay to Darlington.

Here's a look at the afternoon forecast:

🌧️ Heavy rain moving north
⚡️Thundery showers developing in the south, bringing the risk of localised flooding
🌤️ Brightest in the far north

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— Met Office (@metoffice) June 7, 2019

Thunderstorms and lightning is also expected to hit the region.