An amber warning was been issued by the Met Office.
Warnings have been issued in the North East, with Storm Babet expected to bring heavy rain and wind across parts of the region.
A flood warning has also been put in place for the River Tyne estuary, affecting North Shields, South Shields and Howdon Pans. Jesmond Park Academy, in Newcastle, has closed because of storm damage to the roof. It will remain closed on Friday 20 October.
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