An easterly, very strong and very variable flow prevails over the whole area.
For Whitley bay :
Warning moderate gale offshore.
The reliability of the situation is very good.
Overcast skies. Risk of some spots of rain in the morning, drizzle in late afternoon. In the evening, overcast skies.
Spells of light rain during the night. E wind force 6 continuing all day. Gusts reaching 42 knots in the middle of the day. Rough to very rough sea becoming rough in the evening. Moderate, fairly long swell from ENE. Excellent visibility.