Storm Malik passed on Saturday leaving gentle Sunday morning winds after a day of gusts, powercuts, and damage to buildings.
But more strong winds are set to hit the North East from Sunday afternoon when Storm Corrie arrives.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the North East, taking effect from 3pm on Sunday. The warning, which is less severe than the amber one issued for Storm Malik, will be in place until midday on Monday. It says further disruption to power and transport networks is likely, as is more damage to buildings.
Read more: Overhead images show damage Storm Malik caused to Gateshead home
Northern Powergrid faces a race to reconnect homes suffering power cuts due to Storm Malik before Storm Corrie hits, while Northumbria Police says it is preparing for further disruption due to the winds forecast on Sunday afternoon and evening.
Some roads remained closed in the North East on Sunday, and the Metro was closed between Benton and Monkseaton due to damage from Storm Malik.
Is storm Malik over?
Yes, Storm Malik has passed over the North East of England. The Met Office's amber warning expired on Saturday, and winds were gentle on Sunday morning.
But another storm, Corrie, is set to arrive on Sunday. Scotland is set for the brunt if the storm, but a yellow weather warning for wind is in place in Northumberland, County Durham and Tyne & Wear from 3pm on Sunday through until noon on Monday.
What will Storm Corrie be like in the North East, and when?
Storm Corrie will bring strong gusts of wind to the North East of England from Sunday evening. A yellow weather warning for wind is in place from 3pm.
Strong gusts will be noticeable from about 6pm and are expected to be most severe by the coast. Wind speeds of more than 30mph are forecast in Whitley Bay from 7pm, and will pick up strength as the evening progresses, approaching 50mph from midnight.
Short spells of rain are also forecast on Sunday afternoon, but the storm is set to be mostly dry, although very windy.
Powerful gusts will persist through Monday morning, dropping to around 40mph at 6pm and to 30mph by midday, when the yellow weather warning is set to expire.
Wind speeds will be calmer on Monday afternoon, but gusts in the 20 to 30mph range are still forecast throughout the day.
When will winds die down?
On Tuesday wind speeds are forecast to pick up again, hitting 40mph in Whitley Bay at around 3am and remaining in the 30 to 40mph range throughout the day.
Wednesday is forecast to be much calmer.
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