The Met Office has named Storm Dave as the fourth storm of the year, bringing severe weather to parts of the UK over the Easter weekend. The storm is expected to hit on Saturday evening and continue into Easter Sunday, with strong winds and heavy snowfall forecast for northern regions.
Wind gusts of 60 to 70mph are predicted across Scotland, Northern Ireland, north Wales and northern England, with exposed coastal areas in Scotland potentially seeing gusts of up to 90mph. A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued for these areas, while a separate yellow warning for snow covers north-west Scotland from 3pm Saturday to 3am Sunday.
Deputy Chief Forecaster Tom Crabtree warned of blizzard conditions in northern Scotland, where up to 10-20cm of snow could accumulate above 200m. He advised the public to prepare their properties for the strong winds and stay updated on the latest forecasts as warnings may be updated.
Elsewhere, heavy rain is expected as the storm moves eastwards across the UK. The Met Office urges people to check forecasts and take precautions ahead of the Easter weekend.
