Weather Warning

This warning affects:Blackburn with Darwen, Blackpool, Conwy, Cumbria, Darlington, Dumfries and Galloway, Durham, Gateshead, Gwynedd, Hartlepool, Isle of Anglesey, Lancashire, Merseyside, Middlesbrough, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, North Yorkshire, Northumberland, Redcar and Cleveland, Scottish Borders, South Tyneside, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, West Yorkshire and York. View More

Amber warning of Wind

  • Issued by the Met Office

ImpactLikelihood

Between 6:00 pm Sat Apr 04 and 2:00 am Sun Apr 05

Issued: 11:45 am on Sat Apr 04 2026

Storm Dave is expected to bring a spell of disruptive and potentially damaging winds on Saturday evening and night

What to expect

  • Longer journey times and cancellations likely, as road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected.
  • Some roads and bridges likely to close.
  • Flying debris is likely and could lead to Injuries or danger to life.
  • Probably some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs.
  • There is a good chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage.
  • Injuries and danger to life is likely from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties.

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