Images of Roker Beach as wind and rain hit North East coast

In pictures, taken by Northern Echo Camera Club member Jason Quinn, Roker Beach can be seen getting hit by large waves, as the wind can be seen carrying the seawater. 

These images come after winds of up to 40-50mph hit the North East for a second day after torrential rain brought several flood alerts and warnings on Thursday and Friday. 

Roker hit by waves on Friday (September 27) (Image: JASON QUINN/CAMERA CLUB) While much rain isn't expected to fall on Friday, the Met Office has warned that 'localised flooding' is a possibility, as rivers and other watercourses catch up with the rainfall. 

No weather warning is in place from the Met Office, but several flood alerts from the Environment Agency remain in place for Friday. 

Meteorologist Greg Dewhurst said: “There will continue to be localised flooding. A lot of these areas have been hit by rain in the past few weeks, so the ground is already saturated.

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"Rivers often take time to respond so we’re expecting disruption to continue in central and southern parts throughout the morning. Those planning to travel on Friday should factor this into their journey times.”

According to the Met Office warning, the weather could lead to difficult driving conditions and road closures, homes and businesses are likely to be flooded and there is a “good chance” some communities will be cut off due to floods.

Delays and cancellations to train and bus services and power cuts are also likely while footage shared on social media showed cars battling through partially submerged roads.