It is set to be an overcast and rainy day in Durham and Darlington today as the Met Office has forecast a flurry of showers to hit just after lunchtime with a possible risk of thunder.
Despite pleasant temperatures, the rain is set to make a return today (June 17) as the Met Office predicts bouts of rain to hit this afternoon.
Temperatures will reach a high of 17C from 2pm this afternoon as the forecaster predicts a 50% chance of rain at 5pm.
The sun is due to set at 9:45pm.
Following this wet start to the week, the forecaster has also stated that “more unsettled conditions” will hit the region from Wednesday to the end of the week.
Here’s a full hour-by-hour forecast for Darlington today.
9am: 12C with 20% chance of rain
10am: 13C with 10% chance of rain
11am: 14C with 10% chance of rain
12pm: 15C with 10% chance of rain
1pm: 16C with 30% chance of rain
2pm: 17C with 30% chance of rain
3pm: 17C with 10% chance of rain
4pm: 17C with 40% chance of rain
5pm: 16C with 50% chance of rain
6pm: 16C with 10% chance of rain
7pm: 16C with 10% chance of rain
8pm: 15C with 30% chance of rain
9pm: 15C with 40% chance of rain
10pm: 14C with <5% chance of rain
11pm: 13C with <5% chance of rain
The forecaster predicts: “A bright start for many, with early showery rain clearing southwards to leave some sunny spells. Cloud will develop through the morning, leading to some scattered heavy showers with thunder possible.
“Mainly light winds, with temperatures near average for most. Maximum temperature 19 °C.”
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