The Met Office has named its fourth storm of the year, Storm Dave, which is set to hit the UK on Saturday evening into Easter Sunday. The storm will bring very strong winds across northern parts of the country, with gusts of up to 90mph possible in exposed coastal areas.
A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued for parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, north Wales and northern England, with gusts of 60-70mph expected widely. Additionally, a yellow warning for snow will be in place from 3pm on Saturday until 3am on Sunday for north-west Scotland, where heavy snowfall could accumulate up to 10-20cm above 200m.
Deputy Chief Forecaster Tom Crabtree said Storm Dave will form and rapidly deepen on Saturday as it approaches from the west. He warned of strengthening winds through Saturday afternoon, with potential for blizzard conditions in northern Scotland due to a combination of strong winds and heavy snow. Elsewhere, heavy rain is expected as the system moves eastwards across the UK.
The Met Office advised people to prepare their property for the strong winds and to stay updated with the latest forecasts, as warnings may be updated. Travel disruptions are likely, and the public should take precautions.
