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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Neil Pooran

Easter weekend washout as weather warning issued and Storm Dave rolls in

  • The Met Office has issued yellow severe weather warnings for Storm Dave, which is set to bring gale-force winds and heavy weather across parts of the UK over the Easter weekend.
  • Warnings for wind cover mainland Scotland, Northern Ireland, northern England, and North Wales from Saturday evening into Sunday, with northern Scotland also facing heavy rain and snow on higher ground.
  • Millions of Britons travelling for Easter face potential disruption to road, rail, air, and ferry services, with gusts up to 90mph expected in exposed coastal areas.
  • The storm is forecast to hit hardest on Saturday evening, bringing risks of power cuts, flying debris, and dangerous conditions along coastlines due to large waves.
  • Authorities including Transport Scotland and Police Scotland have urged travellers, especially HGV and bus drivers, to plan ahead and exercise extreme caution.

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