Temperature to soar to 21C this week as warm weather returns across the North East

Kristy Dawson
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Thousands flock to the coast to enjoy the hot weather in North Tyneside
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Warm weather is set to make a welcome return across the North East this week.

The sun is set to make an appearance from Monday, following a chilly few days and nights. The temperature will also increase with expected highs of 18°C on Monday and 21°C on Tuesday.

Forecasters predict that it will be largely dry with warm sunny spells by day, but chillier with areas of mist and fog possible overnight. It could be cloudier on Thursday, with some coastal mist possible.

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The warm weather is expected to last until Thursday, before dropping back down to 15°C next weekend.

David Oliver, Deputy Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, said: "In the wake of the front on Sunday, high pressure then builds, bringing fine and dry conditions to most parts of the UK for much of next week.

"If any rain develops it is expected to be confined to the extreme northwest of Scotland on Monday and Tuesday. There is a risk of some fog patches overnight and temperatures continue to increase, with many places a little above average by mid-week."

Here is the forecast for this week:

Monday, September 16:

Sunny with a maximum temperature of 18°C.

Tuesday, September 17:

Sunny with a maximum temperature of 21°C.

Wednesday, September 18:

Sunny changing to partly cloudy by night time. Maximum temperature of 18°C.

Thursday, September 19:

Sunny intervals changing to overcast in the afternoon. Maximum temperature of 16°C.

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