Experts at the Met Office are expecting heavy rainfall and high winds on November 17 with the anticipated deluge likely to continue on Friday.
So we thought we would try to cheer you up by heading back four months to when hats were needed for different reasons as Hartlepool basked in temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius in July.
Don’t worry. It won’t be that long before you are dusting down that unused sun cream again!
1. Ice cream and a great company
Maricos Palivec, four, with his dog Kikita at Seaton Carew on Tuesday, July 19. Photo: Stu Norton
3. Smiling in the sun
Arthur Renwick, three, smiles for the camera as he cools down with an ice lolly. Photo: Stu Norton
4. Getting some steps in
People out and about in Seaton Carew on Tuesday, July 19. Photo: Stu Norton
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