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Weather experts release major Storm Dave 'power cut' warning for Easter Sunday
Storm Dave sweeps across the UK with severe gales and amber weather alerts for northern England, Scotland and Wales until 3am Sunday, bringing travel disruptions and power cut warnings
The fiercest elements of Storm Dave are poised to batter the United Kingdom throughout Easter Sunday, meteorologists have warned.
An amber weather alert continues for sections of northern England, Scotland and Wales until 3am on Sunday – with the yellow weather alert scheduled to be withdrawn at noon. The Met Office's forecast for Easter Sunday declared: "Storm Dave will clear away to the northeast... leaving sunshine and showers across the UK for Easter Sunday. The showers look particularly heavy and blustery in the north."
Nevertheless, before the severe weather warning is withdrawn, the Met Office cautioned that "severe gales" are expected across central and northern regions of the country during the early hours of Sunday.
On Sunday, Traffic Scotland warned that numerous major bridges had restrictions implemented due to fierce winds, including the Queensferry Crossing on the M90, which connects Edinburgh with Fife and the nearby Forth Road Bridge on the A9000.
The roads authority also verified the A87 near Sconser on the Isle of Skye was reopened after 3am, having previously been restricted in both directions due to hazardous weather conditions, reports the Mirror.
On Saturday, wind gusts reaching 66mph were measured in Capel Curig, north Wales. Meanwhile, the A66 was closed in both directions due to the fierce winds, National Highways confirmed in a statement.
The Humber Bridge in Yorkshire was shut to high-sided and vulnerable vehicles in both directions early on Sunday due to severe winds, as reported by National Highways.
In the meantime, ScotRail confirmed that emergency speed restrictions would be implemented across parts of its network, resulting in longer journey times.
The Energy Networks Association (ENA), which represents electricity network operators, warned of possible power outages and issued safety advice in response to the weather alerts.
In a statement released on Saturday, it said: "The storm has the potential to affect local power infrastructure, increasing the risk of a power cut and fallen power lines.
Network operators are increasing staffing for operational teams, and moving spare equipment to where the weather is expected to be most disruptive, so it's ready to use if needed."
Daily Star Sunday
Storm Dave sweeps across the UK with severe gales and amber weather alerts for northern England, Scotland and Wales until 3am Sunday, bringing travel disruptions and power cut warnings
The fiercest elements of Storm Dave are poised to batter the United Kingdom throughout Easter Sunday, meteorologists have warned.
An amber weather alert continues for sections of northern England, Scotland and Wales until 3am on Sunday – with the yellow weather alert scheduled to be withdrawn at noon. The Met Office's forecast for Easter Sunday declared: "Storm Dave will clear away to the northeast... leaving sunshine and showers across the UK for Easter Sunday. The showers look particularly heavy and blustery in the north."
Nevertheless, before the severe weather warning is withdrawn, the Met Office cautioned that "severe gales" are expected across central and northern regions of the country during the early hours of Sunday.
On Sunday, Traffic Scotland warned that numerous major bridges had restrictions implemented due to fierce winds, including the Queensferry Crossing on the M90, which connects Edinburgh with Fife and the nearby Forth Road Bridge on the A9000.
The roads authority also verified the A87 near Sconser on the Isle of Skye was reopened after 3am, having previously been restricted in both directions due to hazardous weather conditions, reports the Mirror.
On Saturday, wind gusts reaching 66mph were measured in Capel Curig, north Wales. Meanwhile, the A66 was closed in both directions due to the fierce winds, National Highways confirmed in a statement.
The Humber Bridge in Yorkshire was shut to high-sided and vulnerable vehicles in both directions early on Sunday due to severe winds, as reported by National Highways.
In the meantime, ScotRail confirmed that emergency speed restrictions would be implemented across parts of its network, resulting in longer journey times.
The Energy Networks Association (ENA), which represents electricity network operators, warned of possible power outages and issued safety advice in response to the weather alerts.
In a statement released on Saturday, it said: "The storm has the potential to affect local power infrastructure, increasing the risk of a power cut and fallen power lines.
Network operators are increasing staffing for operational teams, and moving spare equipment to where the weather is expected to be most disruptive, so it's ready to use if needed."
Daily Star Sunday