The Met Office has predicted warm weather for the North East today with the region expected to see sunny spells and isolated showers.

The forecaster has said the morning will see a cloudy start with mist along the North Sea coast, before cloud makes way for periods of sun.

They have said there will be isolated showers during this time, which will remain persistent near the coast.

Cloud and the occasionally bit of rain will return as we make our way into the evening.

The Met Office report said: “Cloudy start for many, with mist patches, especially along the North Sea coast, although some brighter intervals possible.

“Cloud breaking to some warm sunny spells, and isolated showers, but remaining persistent along the coast where it will stay rather cool. 

“Low cloud spreading inland from North Sea coasts through the evening and overnight, with the odd spot of rain or drizzle. Perhaps some heavier bursts around dawn.”

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There will be a maximum temperature of 17 °C today, with the region expecting a minimum temperature of 10 °C tonight.

Here’s your hour-by-hour forecast for this Tuesday (May 21):

The forecast is based on Darlington as the selected location

7am: 9C with 10% chance of rain

8am: 10C with 10% chance of rain

9am: 11C with 10% chance of rain

10am: 12C with 10% chance of rain

11am: 12C with 50% chance of rain

12pm: 14C with 10% chance of rain

1pm: 14C with 30% chance of rain

2pm: 14C with 10% chance of rain

3pm: 14C with 10% chance of rain

4pm: 15C with 10% chance of rain

5pm: 15C with 10% chance of rain

6pm: 15C with 10% chance of rain

7pm: 15C with 10% chance of rain

8pm: 14C with 10% chance of rain

9pm: 13C with 10% chance of rain

10pm: 13C with 20% chance of rain

11pm: 13C with 20% chance of rain