The North East has been hit by strong winds and rain this weekend.

The Met Office predicts that Storm Kathleen will continue to affect the region's weather today (April 7).

The lashing rain of last night will not be returning today but there is a chance of some drizzle in the afternoon.

The wind speed is expected to peak at 1pm. 

Here is how strong wind gusts will be for the rest of the day:

9am: 34mph

10am: 38mph

11am: 37mph

12am: 39mph

1pm: 42mph

2pm: 40mph

3pm: 38mph

4pm: 35mph

5pm: 34mph

6pm: 31mph

7pm: 31mph

8pm: 30mph

9pm: 28mph

10pm: 28mph

11pm: 27mph

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A Met Office spokesperson said: "Sunday will see blustery showers and strong winds through the day interspersed with sunnier spells.

"Showers likely heavy at times, occasionally banding together to give periods of more persistent rain, before easing into the evening.

"Mild. Maximum temperature 14 °C."