Thunderstorms are set to hit the North East after days of hot weather and sunshine.
The Met Office has put in place a Yellow Weather Warning for thunderstorms across the UK, with the warning remaining in place until midnight on Tuesday for people in the North East. Anyone set to travel is being urged to be aware that torrential rain may cause disruption on the roads and rail network.
Heavy rain and lightning are expected to hit the North East in the early hours of Tuesday morning, at around 1am and 2am, before turning cloudy for the rest of the morning. Light rain showers are then set to start at midday and continue into the early evening.
