Storm Dave is on the way this Easter weekend
A low-pressure system from the Atlantic has been named Storm Dave, bringing with it very strong winds on Saturday evening into Sunday.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning from 8pm Saturday to 12noon Sunday.
Gusts of 50-60mph are expected widely, with 60-70mph gusts possible in exposed locations. The strongest gusts will be in Scotland, where there is a small chance of gusts up to 80-90mph for a short time in exposed locations.
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...elsewhere there will be heavy spells of rain as the system moves through eastwards across the UK.
Forecasters warn with Storm Dave a few days away, people should prepare their property for the strong winds and keep updated with the latest weather forecast throughout the weekend.
Northern Ireland's five-day forecast 👇
Today: It will be a dry morning with some bright or sunny spells. Turning cloudier in the afternoon as a band of rain spreads eastwards, accompanied by strengthening southerly winds. Maximum temperature 10 °C.
Tonight: A cloudy evening with outbreaks of rain. Rain clearing to the east overnight with a few showers lingering and some clearer spells developing. Winds strong this evening then easing overnight. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
Friday: A mixed day with some bright and sunny spells but also blustery showers feeding in from the west. Maximum temperature 10 °C.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday: Rain and strong winds spreading north on Saturday with a risk of gales. Blustery showers with gale risk easing on Sunday. Mostly dry with sunny spells and strong winds Monday.
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