Storm Dave is expected to hit parts of the UK, especially mainland Scotland, Northern Ireland, northern England, and north Wales, with Scotland likely seeing the strongest winds and some snow in northwest Scotland. Warnings in the reports run from Saturday into Sunday, with gusts potentially reaching 80–90mph in exposed Scottish areas.

Quick Scoop

  • Most likely impact area: Northern Britain, especially Scotland.
  • Also affected: Northern Ireland, northern England, and north Wales.
  • Main hazards: Very strong winds, possible travel disruption, flying debris, and some heavy snow in northwest Scotland.
  • Timing: Mainly Saturday through Sunday over the Easter weekend.

What it means

If you’re in the warned areas, it’s worth following local weather alerts closely and avoiding unnecessary travel during the worst of the wind. The strongest impacts appear to be in exposed coastal and upland parts of Scotland.

In brief

Storm Dave looks set to hit northern and western parts of the UK , with Scotland taking the brunt.

If you want, I can also give you the expected timing by region in a simple table.