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UK weather: Battered coasts, wobbly planes and closed roads as Storm Dave sweeps through
The Met Office warned that gusts of 60-80 mph could bring travel disruption, flying debris and possible power cuts across the region.
- On Saturday evening, the Met Office issued an amber weather warning for parts of northern England, Scotland, and Wales as Storm Dave approached, with officials warning that flying debris and large waves could lead to injuries or danger to life.
- Meteorologist Claire Nasir told BBC Radio Wales Breakfast that Storm Dave is developing across the Atlantic with gusts reaching about 50 to 60mph along the coast, while 60-70mph winds are expected widely in more exposed locations.
- Dublin Airport cancelled 17 flights on Saturday with dozens of go-arounds and diversions, while the A66 closed in both directions due to strong winds; Charles Carnall, owner of Shoreside Caravans and Camping in Rhosneigr, reported the majority of campers cancelled their stays.
- Police in Scotland urged HGV and bus drivers to use 'extreme caution' when Storm Dave hits, while the Energy Network Association increased staffing for operational teams and moved spare equipment to areas where weather was expected to be most disruptive.
- The Met Office said Storm Dave will clear away to the northeast by Easter Sunday, leaving sunshine and showers; temperatures are set to rise on Tuesday with highs around 20C or 21C, reaching 23C or 24C by Wednesday as warmer air moves from Europe.
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Parts of UK face snow amid Storm Dave but temperatures may hit mid-20s next week
Those travelling over the Easter weekend have been told there could be disruption on the roads as well as on rail, air and ferry services. Storm Dave is expected to bring heavy snow and gale-force winds across northern parts of the UK on Saturday but temperatures could reach the mid-20s next week. Up to 30 centimetres of snow could fall, with the Met Office issuing a yellow severe weather warning in Scotland for heavy snow and blizzards causing …
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