Storm Dave is due to hit parts of the UK over the Bank Holiday Easter weekend, bringing gale-force winds of up to 95km/h as millions travel for the holiday season
This weather over the Easter weekend is set to be treacherous as the Met Office has issued five warnings for Saturday and Sunday, covering rain, wind and even snow.
Storm Dave is due to hit parts of the UK over the Easter weekend, bringing gale-force winds as millions travel for the holiday. The Met Office has issued yellow severe weather warnings for wind covering the whole of mainland Scotland, Northern Ireland, parts of northern England and North Wales from Saturday evening into Sunday.
Storm Dave is expected to hit hardest on Saturday evening, before beginning to weaken on Sunday as it moves into the North Sea. The Met Office’s forecast said: “A rapidly deepening area of low pressure, Storm Dave, will cross Scotland on Saturday night before clearing into the North Sea on Sunday.
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“Whilst some uncertainty remains in the exact track and shape of Storm Dave, a spell of strong south-westerly winds is expected. Gusts of 50-60mph are expected fairly widely with 60-70mph in more exposed locations.“The strongest winds are expected during Saturday evening where there is a small chance of gusts of 70-80mph briefly, particularly northern England and southern Scotland. Large waves may lead to some dangerous conditions around windward coasts.”
According to WXCharts, which uses MetDesk data, some parts of the UK could see gusts of up to 95km/h this weekend.
Those travelling during the warning period have been told there could be disruption on the roads as well as on rail, air and ferry services. There could also be dangerous conditions from large waves along the coastline as well as gusts of up to 90mph in exposed areas.
The Met Office also warned some areas could experience power cuts, while warning “injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible”. Earlier, the RAC predicted it would be the busiest Easter on the roads since 2022.
