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Storm Dave: Gusts of up to 80mph on the way for Easter weekend
Forecasters warn of 50-70 mph gusts widely, with a small chance of 80-90 mph in exposed Scottish areas and travel disruption likely.
- The Met Office issued yellow weather warnings for Northern Britain, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and North Wales for Storm Dave, effective from 5pm Saturday, April 4, until 7am Sunday, April 5.
- A rapidly deepening area of low pressure is driving the system, with Deputy Chief Forecaster Tom Crabtree noting winds will strengthen significantly by Saturday afternoon.
- Gusts of 50-60 mph are expected widely, with 60-70 mph possible in exposed locations; Scotland faces potential gusts of 80-90 mph plus up to 20cm of snowfall.
- Forecasters warn of travel cancellations, power cuts, and building damage, while the Met Office highlights "injuries and danger to life" from flying debris and recommends checking for loose items outside homes.
- The system will cross Scotland and Northern England Saturday night before clearing into the North Sea Sunday, with winds easing to leave a drier, brighter Easter Monday.
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Storm Dave brings 80mph winds, heavy snow, causing Easter travel chaos across UK
Storm Dave has hit the UK, bringing devastating winds of up to 80mph, heavy snows, and widespread travel disruption over the Easter weekend. Under the current weather conditions, the Met Office has issued an “amber wind”...
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