Forecasters have issued a 'danger to life' warning ahead of Storm Debi battering the North East.
Met Office forecasters have put out a yellow warning for wind on Monday, with heavy rain and strong blustery winds expected across the North East. Gusts of around 70-80mph could hit the coast just weeks after Storm Babet and Storm Ciaran battered the region.
The Met Office states: "Storm Debi is expected to develop and move across Ireland and northern England on Monday. Whilst there is still some uncertainty in the exact track and depth of this low, there is a chance of very strong westerly winds developing along Irish Sea coasts of Wales and northwest England on Monday morning before extending inland during day, slowly easing later.
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"There is a chance of 60-65 mph gusts developing inland and 70-80 mph around coasts, and over some higher ground, such as the Pennines."
Monday's yellow weather warnings are for wind across northern England that runs from 4am until 6pm. It incorporates all our areas, from County Durham and Sunderland up to Tyneside and Northumberland.
The warning states: "Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible. Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen. Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible.
"Some roads and bridges may close. Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage. Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties."
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