Flood alerts have been put in place across the region ahead of heavy rain and high winds battering the North East over the coming days.
Alerts are in place in County Durham, Teesside, Tyne and Wear, and Northumberland.
Storm Ciaran is set to bring a fresh bout of wind and rain to the UK – with a yellow weather warning issued for Thursday (November 2).
The warning across north-east England and Scotland will be in place until 6am on Friday.
Kate Marks, flood duty manager at the Environment Agency, said “significant flooding” is possible.
“We advise people to stay away from swollen rivers and urge people not to drive through flood water as just 30cm (1ft) of flowing water is enough to move your car,” she said.
The Environment Agency had issued 24 flood warnings for England by 11am on Wednesday morning, with 116 flood alerts.
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The weather is not showing much sign of a rapid improvement once Storm Ciaran does pass.
Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Steven Keates said: “Once Storm Ciaran has passed, the weather over the weekend continues to look unsettled for many, with more showers and rain at times.
“Warnings will continue to be updated over the coming days, so it is important to stay up to date with the Met Office forecast and warnings in your area.”
Here are the flood alerts and warnings in place across the North East:
- Middlesbrough Beck (flooding is possible) - Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low-lying paths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
- River Gaunless, between Copley and Bishop Auckland - flooding is possible and residents between the two areas have been asked to stay alert for flood dangers.
- Tyne and Wear Coast
- Rivers Pont and Blyth
- River Rede
- North Northumberland Rivers
- Northumberland Coast
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