- Hello and welcome to The Northern Echo's live Storm Pia blog.
- We will be bringing you regular updates, as winds of up to 70mph have headed to the North East.
- The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for wind from midnight to 9pm on Thursday.
- If you would like to get in touch with us today about any weather-related news, please contact:
- Email: patrick.gouldsbrough@newsquest.co.uk.
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