Storm Dave is going to ruin Easter with ‘very strong winds’, Met Office warns

Brits are in for a blustery and snowy Easter Weekend after the weather forecaster warned Storm Dave could bring winds of up to 90 mph.

The Met Office said the storm, which is the fourth storm of the year, will bring very strong winds in the north of the UK on Saturday evening into Easter Sunday.

Storm Dave is predicted to bring 60 to 70mph in parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, north Wales and parts of Northern England, with a small chance of gusts of up to 90mph in some areas.

A yellow weather warning for wind will be in place for those areas, with a yellow warning for snow also being issued by the forecaster between 3pm on Saturday and 3am on Sunday covering northwest Scotland.

Up to 5-10cm of snow could be possible in areas over 200m in northern Scotland.

Deputy Chief Forecaster, Tom Crabtree, said: ‘Storm Dave will form and rapidly deepen on Saturday as it approaches the UK from the west.

‘By Saturday afternoon winds will strengthen significantly, with gusts of 60-70mph expected at times across parts of Scotland with the potential for gusts of 80-90mph in exposed coastal locations in Scotland. Gusts of 50-60mph are likely more widely in northern Britain.

‘As well as strong winds, Storm Dave will also bring heavy snowfall over the hills in northern Scotland where up to 10-20cm of snow could accumulate. Along with the strong winds this will lead to blizzard conditions.

‘Elsewhere there will be heavy spells of rain as the system moves through eastwards across the UK. With Storm Dave a few days away, people should prepare their property for the strong winds and keep updated with the latest weather forecast as the weather warnings are likely to be updated.’

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, said motorists need to take extra care when driving this weekend.

Rebecca Guy, Senior Policy Manager at RoSPA, said: ‘The combination of strong winds – which forecasters say could widely reach 50–60mph, with even higher gusts in exposed areas – and periods of heavy rain will make driving conditions challenging.

‘Millions of people are expected to be on the move over the holiday period, so we’re urging drivers to plan ahead, allow extra time, and be prepared for delays. In wet and windy conditions, it’s vital to slow down, increase the gap between you and the vehicle in front, and keep both hands firmly on the wheel.

‘Heavy rain can greatly reduce visibility and increase stopping distances, while strong crosswinds can make handling more difficult, especially for high‑sided.” vehicles.

‘We also recommend checking your vehicle before setting off. Make sure you have enough fuel or charge, that oil, coolant, and screenwash are topped up, tyres are in good condition, lights and horn are working, wipers are effective, and there is no visible damage. These checks all make a significant difference to your safety when the weather turns. If conditions worsen, don’t hesitate to delay or avoid your journey. Your safety and the safety of other road users must always come first.’

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