Waves during storm. Photo: Euan Cherry / Shutterstock After officially naming the recent storm hitting the United Kingdom "Storm Dave", the Met Office has issued "multiple weather warnings for wind, rain and snow" for Saturday, April 4, 2026, and Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026.
Storm Dave is expected to bring "some very wet and windy weather this bank holiday weekend", including "widespread gusty winds later Saturday, continuing into the early part of Easter Sunday."
Northern parts of the UK will be most affected, due to the high risk of "very strong and potentially disruptive gusts".
On Saturday, the yellow warning for rain and snow will go into effect at 15:00 UTC+1 and end at 06:00 UTC+1 on Sunday, possibly triggering a mix of heavy rainfall from the south, lasting until Saturday afternoon and "likely to turn to sleet and snow over hills as it meets cold air across central and northwest Scotland."
In the evening, the snow could turn heavier, and winds could cause blizzard conditions "with drifting and blowing snow" across hills and mountain regions of northwest Scotland.
The UK's national weather service also warns about accumulating snow on roads at altitudes above 200 m, with 5-10 cm of snow possible, along with "a small chance of 10-20 cm."
The Western Isles and Skye will deal with "persistent and heavy rain" which could cause surface water flooding. Plus, the Met anticipates an additional 20-30 mm of rain widely, with 40-50 mm in some areas, most of which will fall within six hours.
Also on Saturday, a yellow warning for wind will go into effect from 18:00 UTC+1 to 12:00 UTC+1 on Easter Sunday. Storm Dave could reach the northeastern part of the UK, close to or across northwestern parts, and eventually clear to the North Sea by Sunday.
"Whilst there is some uncertainty over the exact track, intensity and shape of this area of low pressure," says the Met, "a period of strong west to southwesterly winds is expected during Saturday night and into the first part of Easter Sunday, before gradually easing through the day."
"Peak gusts of 50-60 mph will be possible fairly widely, with 60-70 mph in more exposed locations. There is a slight chance of some very strong winds at times where gusts of 80-90 mph may be possible in exposed areas for a time. Large waves may lead to some dangerous conditions around windward coasts."
Storm Dave will also pass close to Ireland prior to passing to Scotland on Saturday night.
Similar warnings have been issued for Sunday, April 5, possibly causing delays in bus and train services, longer travel times due to spray and flooding on roads, interruptions to power supplies, including mobile services, and building damage and life-threatening conditions due to debris brought by the wind and large waves.