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Storm Dave: Homes without Power as Transport Disruption Continues

The Met Office said the strongest gust reached 93mph in North Wales as ferry services, rail routes and power supplies were disrupted.

  • Storm Dave is clearing into the North Sea on Sunday, leaving widespread showers across northern England, North Wales, and Scotland after bringing severe gales and travel disruption during the Easter weekend.
  • Amber wind warnings covered parts of northern England, north-west Wales, and southern Scotland after Storm Dave made landfall on Saturday, with restrictions remaining in place until 3am on Easter Sunday.
  • The strongest gust reached 93mph at Capel Curig in North Wales, while high winds forced closures on The Humber Bridge and disrupted rail replacement services between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester.
  • Southern Electricity Networks crews are working to restore power in Skye, Caithness, and Aberdeenshire, while England reports one flood warning and 17 flood alerts following the storm.
  • Easter Monday will be the driest day of the Easter period, with a ridge of high pressure following Storm Dave bringing more settled weather and sunny spells after a chilly night.
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Storm Dave: Homes without power as transport disruption continues

A gust of 93mph was recorded overnight.

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TV 2 broke the news in on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
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