South Shields and Hebburn markets cancelled due to strong winds

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 11:55 · Archive

South Shields and Hebburn markets have been cancelled this weekend due to forecast wind gusts of up to 41mph.

South Shields Market and Hebburn Food Market have been cancelled this weekend due to expected strong winds. The Met Office predicts wind gusts of up to 41mph in the North East on Saturday, with the conditions described as 'very windy, with coastal gales possible'.

Organisers posted on social media that the decision was made to prioritise the safety of traders, visitors and staff. They noted that gazebos and stalls are incompatible with high winds and said it was 'never a decision we take lightly', acknowledging the work traders put in preparing for market days.

Saturday is expected to be chilly with showers and some sunny intervals, with a maximum temperature of 13°C. Showers should clear by evening but conditions will remain very windy. Sunday will be generally fine and dry, with wind gusts dropping below 20mph. Organisers said they would return 'as soon as the weather settles'.

How it is being reported

• Two North East markets cancelled this weekend due to strong winds with 41mph gusts expectedOrganisers of the markets in South Shields and Hebburn have called them off for safety reasonsChronicleLive · 9 Oct, 11:23
• South Shields and Hebburn markets cancelled as forecasters predict 40mph windsThis weekend’s South Shields and Hebburn Markets has been cancelled due to the weather forecast.Shields Gazette · 9 Oct, 09:21

In this story: South Shields Market · Hebburn Food Market · Met Office · South Tyneside · North East

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