In pictures: Hartlepool takes a battering from rain as flood warning is issued for town

Hartlepool has taken a battering from rain on both Sunday and Monday.

According to experts at the Met Office, the downpour is likely to continue until beyond 4pm on January 6 before gradually drying up.

A flood warning remains in force, however, for footpaths and low lying land and roads near Greatham Beck.

Tuesday, thankfully, is expected to be dry if cold with temperatures no higher than 3 degrees Celsius.

5. A jogger making good progress despite the rain and wind at Westwood Way. Picture by FRANK REID

A runner contends with the wind and rain in Westwood Way, Hartlepool, on Monday morning. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid

Stormy seas at the Heugh Breakwater on January 6. Picture by TOM COLLINS. Photo: Tom Collins

Passengers in Winterbottom Avenue were hoping that their bus turned up on time. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid

Waves near the Heugh Breakwater. Picture by TOM COLLINS. Photo: Tom Collins