Northumberland weather forecast: cloudy, chilly and a wet afternoon on Friday, February 28

It will be a cold and cloudy start to the day; and the afternoon will be worse, with rain and temperatures down to 2C. It will be warmer when it’s dark than during the afternoon.
Expect a wet and windy afternoon at Alnwick Castle. Picture by Jane ColtmanExpect a wet and windy afternoon at Alnwick Castle. Picture by Jane Coltman
Expect a wet and windy afternoon at Alnwick Castle. Picture by Jane Coltman

What will the weather be like in Northumberland this morning?

It will be cloudy, but dry. The temperature won’t rise above 4C and there will be a fresh breeze.

What about this afternoon?

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Rain is expected to fall from around 1pm, becoming heavier as the afternoon progresses. Temperatures will be around 3C, but gusts of wind of up to 32mph will make it feel more like -3C at times.

What will the weather be like this evening and tonight in Northumberland?

Better than the afternoon. The rain will die off at around 7pm, then it will be cloudy but dry for the rest of the day. The temperature could reach as high as 6C towards midnight and the wind will drop.

What will the weather be like tomorrow?

It will be mainly cloudy Saturday, February 29, with some sunshine in the middle of the day. Gusts of up to 40mph are expected. The evening should see some rain. The maximum temperature will be 5C.

What is the long-term forecast for the North East?

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The Met Office UK outlook for Tuesday, March 3 to Thursday, March 12 said: “Next week looks to stay unsettled with further spells of strong winds and rain, interspersed by sunnier, showery interludes.

“Snow is likely in the north, mainly over higher ground, though there is a chance of seeing snow to lower levels at times.”