Darlington is set to be battered by heavy rain and strong winds amid a yellow weather alert. 

The Met Office has warned of disruption to roads and the potential for flooding as the North East braces for a wet and windy Thursday (September 26). 

A yellow weather warning was recently issue for the region, which is also set for strong winds and colder temperatures throughout the way. 

In Darlington, rain is set to pour down throughout the morning, and will likely continue into the evening - with wind speeds peaking around the 40mph mark.

The forecaster said: "A period of heavy and persistent rain is expected to affect parts of northern England and north Midlands during much of Thursday.

"The heaviest rainfall is likely to be across the Pennines and North York Moors where 80-100 mm of rainfall could accumulate during the course of the day. Elsewhere, totals are likely to be lower, reaching 20-30 mm widely but with a risk of 50-70 mm in some locations.

"Strong winds may also affect coastal locations and routes over high ground."

Here's an hour-by-hour forecast for Darlington:

8am: Heavy rain, ≥95% chance of rain, 11°C (feels like 8°C), 37mph wind gusts

9am: Heavy rain, ≥95% chance of rain, 11°C (feels like 8°C), 38mph wind gusts

10am: Heavy rain, ≥95% chance of rain, 11°C (feels like 8°C), 39mph wind gusts

11am: Heavy rain, ≥95% chance of rain, 11°C (feels like 8°C), 38mph wind gusts

12pm: Heavy rain, ≥95% chance of rain, 11°C (feels like 8°C), 38mph wind gusts

1pm: Heavy rain, ≥95% chance of rain, 11°C (feels like 8°C), 39mph wind gusts

2pm: Heavy rain, ≥95% chance of rain, 11°C (feels like 8°C), 39mph wind gusts

3pm: Heavy rain, 90% chance of rain, 11°C (feels like 8°C), 38mph wind gusts

4pm: Heavy rain, 80% chance of rain, 11°C (feels like 8°C), 37mph wind gusts

5pm: Heavy rain, 80% chance of rain, 11°C (feels like 7°C), 38mph wind gusts

6pm: Heavy rain, 70% chance of rain, 10°C (feels like 7°C), 38mph wind gusts

7pm: Heavy rain, 70% chance of rain, 10°C (feels like 7°C), 38mph wind gusts

8pm: Light rain, 70% chance of rain, 10°C (feels like 7°C), 37mph wind gusts

9pm: Light rain, 50% chance of rain, 9°C (feels like 6°C), 36mph wind gusts

10pm: Light rain, 50% chance of rain, 9°C (feels like 6°C), 35mph wind gusts

11pm: Light rain, 50% chance of rain, 9°C (feels like 6°C), 34mph wind gusts

 

What should I expect?

The Met Office states there is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses. 

There is also a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings, and a small chance that some communities will become cut off by flooded roads.

Where flooding occurs, there is a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services, with spray and flooding having the potential to lead to difficult driving conditions.

There is a small chance that some communities will become cut off by flooded roads