Easter is likely to be wet and windy

The Met Office is forecasting the weather to remain unsettled over the Easter period in the North East.

Easter Sunday takes place on April 17 this year and according to the Met Office, the conditions between Wednesday April 13 and Wednesday April 27 should be: “Likely remaining unsettled during the start of this period, with periods of rain and showers and likely brief drier interludes. Showers may be heavy at times, some perhaps thundery with a chance of hail.

“Strong winds are also probable, particularly to the north and west. Towards late April, there are tentative signs of more settled conditions redeveloping, although rain and showers remain possible.

“Temperatures looking to be above average, especially in the south, and likely to be closer to average across the north.”