The Met Office has updated two of its weather warning as the North East braces for two storms.
Strong winds are expected to cause disruption in parts of the country with delays and disruptions possible on both the roads and public transport.
The Met Office have now updated both weather warning changing the times when they will both takes place.
Storm Dudley is expected to cause chaos throughout the region from tomorrow and on Friday Storm Eunice is due to hit the region.
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The yellow weather warning is now in place from 3pm on Wednesday, February 16 until 6am on Thursday morning. While the amber weather warning is now in place from 4pm on Wednesday, February 16 until midnight.
The Met Office has warned that people should expect travel disruptions with road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected. They've also warns there is a "good chance" power cuts could happen with the transport network may be affected and says to expect fallen trees and roof damage.
A statement from the Met Office website said: "After a windy day, westerly winds are expected to increase further later on Wednesday afternoon and evening across southern Scotland, Northern Ireland, northern England, then parts of Wales, the Midlands and East Anglia.
"There is still some uncertainty in the timing and location of the strongest winds but there is the potential for inland wind gusts of 60-70 mph in places.
"Gusts of 80-90 mph are possible around exposed coasts of southwest Scotland for a brief time. The worst of the winds will ease through Thursday morning, though remaining generally windy during the day."
Here's a look at the weather forecast for the week
Today
Wet and windy initially, with some brief hill snow. This quickly clearing east by mid-morning to leave sunny spells with scattered blustery showers, these wintry over high ground. Winds slowly easing. Maximum temperature 7 °C.
Tonight
Clear spells to start, with any lingering showers easing. Soon clouding over, with rain moving east, reaching all areas by midnight, clearing later in the night. Winds increasing towards dawn. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
Wednesday
Becoming very windy, with severe gales developing by the afternoon. Mostly dry start, but further heavy rain arriving mid-morning with heavy squally showers following for the afternoon. Maximum temperature 12 °C.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday
Often very windy with widespread gales, severe gales at times. Wintry showers early Thursday, these easing. Then further rain Friday with some snow likely. Winds easing Saturday, with wintry showers.
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