Overview
- Storm Dave, which peaked Saturday evening, triggered severe gales across the UK with weather warnings extending into Sunday.
- The Met Office says the rapidly deepening low crossed Scotland overnight and will clear into the North Sea on Sunday, leaving sunshine and showers that stay blustery in the north.
- Exposed areas could see 70–90 mph gusts along with large coastal waves, power cuts, and a risk of injury from flying debris.
- Travel is likely to be hit across roads, rail, air, and ferry services, and the RAC expects the busiest Easter roads since 2022.
- On BBC Breakfast, Naga Munchetty urged families to time Easter egg hunts, and meteorologist Louise Lear said conditions improve through Sunday with Easter Monday looking best for outdoor plans.