Storm Dave is set to bring damaging winds of up to 90mph to parts of Britain over the Easter weekend, with disruptive snow also possible in northwest Scotland.
Storm Dave to Batter Northern UK with High Winds and Snow
The latest named storm will bring damaging winds across northern parts of the UK from Saturday evening into Sunday. The Met Office has issued a number of yellow severe weather warnings for wind across Scotland, Northern Ireland, North Wales, and an area of northern England stretching from Liverpool to Newcastle.
Winds could reach 90 mph in western Scotland, with gusts of 70mph more widely. Elsewhere in northern Britain, gusts of 50-60mph are likely.
A 12-hour yellow warning for snow has been issued for northwest Scotland starting at 3pm on Saturday, with up to 5-10cm (2-4ins) possible in areas over 200m (656ft), and a small chance of 10-20cm (4-8ins).
Forecasters have warned of potential power cuts and disruption to mobile phone coverage. Transport delays are likely for road, rail, air, and ferry services.
The storm is forecast to form and rapidly deepen on Saturday as it approaches the UK from the west. Blizzards are possible over the hills of northern Scotland as heavy snowfall combines with strong winds.
Further south, conditions will be “breezy” and “much drier” with “some good sunny spells, particularly on Sunday afternoon and at times on Monday.” Very strong southerly winds are also forecast for parts of Ireland on Saturday.
Storm Dave is the fourth named weather system of the year, named after “my beloved husband who can snore three times louder than any storm.”
The Met Office has advised those in the affected areas to prepare their property for the strong winds.
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