It is set to be an overcast and wet day in Darlington and across the North East today as the Met Office predicts high temperatures as well as a significant amount of rain.

As summer begins to draw to a close, temperatures still remain relatively high but rain is creeping in as Met Office forecasters predict a near 100% chance of heavy showers today (August 19).

The region can expect to see highs of 19C coupled with a increasing chance of showers from 3pm onwards.

Following this wet start to the week, the forecaster has also stated that “wet and windy” conditions should be expected from Wednesday to Friday.

Here’s a full hour-by-hour forecast for Darlington today.

9am: 15C with <5% chance of rain

10am: 16C with <5% chance of rain

11am: 18C with <5% chance of rain

12pm: 18C with <5% chance of rain

1pm: 18C with 10% chance of rain

2pm: 18C with 20% chance of rain

3pm: 18C with 30% chance of rain

4pm: 18C with 50% chance of rain

5pm: 19C with 90% chance of rain

6pm: 18C with >95% chance of rain

7pm: 17C with 90% chance of rain

8pm: 17C with >95% chance of rain

9pm: 16C with 80% chance of rain

10pm: 16C with 50% chance of rain

11pm: 16C with 30% chance of rain

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The forecaster predicts: “A dry start with sunny spells. Cloud thickening, however, with outbreaks of light rain in the northwest from late morning.

“Wind strengthening into the afternoon, with rain becoming persistent and occasionally heavy by late afternoon. Maximum temperature 19 °C.”