The Met Office has pinpointed when Storm Jocelyn will stop - as the windy conditions and rain continue to cause issues across the North East on Wednesday (January 24). 

On Tuesday (January 23) evening, the storm felled trees, caused power issues for homes, and closed roads, due to flooding and debris. 

The A66 from Bowes is closed to all vehicles, due to the impact of wind, while other roads, like the A19 near Middlesbrough and the 189 Redheugh Bridge both ways from A184 Askew Road (Redheugh Bridge) to A695 Scotswood Road in Newcastle is closed to high sided vehicles. 

So when will the stormy conditions stop in the North East?

A yellow warning runs until 1pm on Wednesday, with the wind set to calm throughout the day. While the weather warning won't be in place beyond 1pm - there's still going to be higher winds than usual and a band of rain pushing across the North East.

Parts of North Yorkshire have been affected by flooding with river flooding probable in parts of the north of England on Wednesday, the Environment Agency said.

The number of flood warnings – meaning flooding was expected – had reached 21 in England and 37 in Scotland.

Forecasters expect winds to gradually ease from the south as Storm Jocelyn moves away from the UK on Wednesday, which will be a day of sunny spells and blustery showers, although mainly dry in the south.

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Cloud and outbreaks of rain will move north east on Thursday with brighter conditions on Friday and Saturday and frequent showers in the north.

What is the forecast for the rest of the week in the North East?

Today: Winds easing following the passage of Storm Jocelyn, although gale strength gusts likely persisting over the Pennines into the late afternoon. Bright or sunny for most, with isolated showers in the west dying off through the morning. Maximum temperature 9 °C.

Tonight: Light winds overnight. Staying dry, with clear spells developing to allow for a chilly night in places. Cloud increasing through the early hours, bringing rain to western hills before dawn. Minimum temperature 2 °C.

Thursday: Breezy on Thursday with spells of occasionally heavy rain and drizzle moving in from the west. Winds increasing through the evening with gales likely over the Pennines. Mild. Maximum temperature 12 °C.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday: Staying breezy through the period. Friday and Saturday should stay mostly dry with bright or sunny spells. Sunday looks likely to see spells of rain at times. Mild.