Storm Dave to Bring Strong Winds to Northern Ireland
Storm Dave is forecasted to bring potentially disruptive winds to Northern Ireland starting Saturday and continuing into Easter Sunday. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind, which will be active from 14:00 BST on Saturday until 02:00 on Sunday.
A rapidly deepening low-pressure system is expected to move northward across the island of Ireland on Saturday and persist overnight into Easter Sunday.
Although there is some uncertainty regarding the precise path of the storm, a period of strong winds is anticipated throughout Saturday night and into the early part of Sunday, with conditions expected to ease later in the day.
Peak gusts of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 100 km/h) are likely in many areas, with stronger winds expected along coastal and more exposed locations.
Transport services including road, rail, air, and ferry operations may experience disruptions, with some cancellations possible.
The Met Office has also cautioned about hazardous coastal conditions, where large waves and debris could pose risks to both people and property.
Fourth Named Storm of the 2025-26 Season
Storm Dave is the next named storm on the Met Office’s 2025-26 list, following Storm Chandra.
During the peak of Storm Chandra, thousands of people experienced power outages and over 350 schools were closed.
At least one injury was reported during the stormy weather, when a woman was hospitalized after a tree fell onto a car in Lisbellaw, County Fermanagh.
