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The Met Office has forecast a mixed weather pattern for Darlington and County Durham over the weekend.
Friday will start with sunny intervals, but the weather will become increasingly cloudy as the day progresses.
Light showers are expected from 10am, with a 50 per cent chance of precipitation.
The temperature will peak at 16C in the afternoon.
Saturday will see a more settled weather pattern.
The day will start with sunny intervals, and this will continue throughout the day.
The chance of precipitation will be less than 5 per cent for most of the day, with temperatures reaching a high of 18C in the afternoon.
Sunday will be the sunniest day of the weekend.
The day will start with clear skies, and sunny weather is expected to continue throughout the day.
The chance of precipitation will remain low, at less than 5 per cent through early afternoon.
Temperatures will peak at 19C in the afternoon.