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Brian Gaze
02 April 2026 15:40:09
Storm Dave has been named by the Met Office and threatens to bring severe gales and blizzards in the north of the UK over the Easter weekend.

Yellow warnings for wind and snow have been issued for Saturday night and Sunday with a deep area of low pressure expected to pass across the north-west of the country. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/articles/ce3d7n10ypyo 

Must admit this one caught me out. Whilst the potential for strong winds has been well signalled in recent days I wasn't really expecting this disturbance to become named. Anyway, it's the fourth of the season.

https://www.theweatheroutlook.com/weather-news/7610/uk-storm-names-2025-26 


Brian Gaze

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Retron
02 April 2026 15:55:25

Must admit this one caught me out. Whilst the potential for strong winds has been well signalled in recent days I wasn't really expecting this disturbance to become named. Anyway, it's the fourth of the season.

https://www.theweatheroutlook.com/weather-news/7610/uk-storm-names-2025-26 

Originally Posted by: Brian Gaze 

Yes, it's unusual to have a named storm without an amber warning in one of the countries taking part - maybe the MetO are expecting an amber in due course, as they named it?


Leysdown, north Kent
Quantum
02 April 2026 16:02:51

Yes, it's unusual to have a named storm without an amber warning in one of the countries taking part - maybe the MetO are expecting an amber in due course, as they named it?

Originally Posted by: Retron 

Inner Islands in W Scotland look like a good candidate. Strong winds from an unusual direction combined with heavy snow could be very disruptive. 


25/26 (850hpa temp) 11 days snow/sleet falling

18/11 (-4) 19/11 (-6) 20/11 (-6) 01/01 (-7) 04/01 (-10) 10/01 (-7) 11/01 (-3) 30/01 (-1) 13/02 (-6) 15/02 (-4) 18/02 (-6)

24/25 10d

18/11 (-6) 19/11 (-6) 23/11 (-2) 22/12 (-5) 04/01 (-5) 05/01 (0)14/02 (0) 15/02 (0)12/03 (-6) 13/03 (-6)

23/24 8d

29/11 (-6) 30/11 (-6) 02/12 (-5) 03/12 (-5) 04/12 (-3) 16/01 (-3) 18/01 (-8)08/02 (-5)

22/23 7d

18/12 (-1)06/03 (-6) 08/03 (-8) 09/03 (-6) 10/03 (-8) 11/03 (-5) 14/03 (-6)

21/22 12d

Brian Gaze
03 April 2026 12:15:32

Yes, it's unusual to have a named storm without an amber warning in one of the countries taking part - maybe the MetO are expecting an amber in due course, as they named it?

Originally Posted by: Retron 

I was wondering (speculatively) if it was because it coincided with the Easter weekend? A lot of people will be planning outdoor activities etc.


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The Beast from the East
04 April 2026 01:37:46
What a ridiculous name for a storm!


Purley, Surrey, 70m ASL

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Col
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04 April 2026 05:13:42

What a ridiculous name for a storm!

Originally Posted by: The Beast from the East 

It was meant to have been called Rodney.


Col

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DEW
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04 April 2026 06:42:57

What a ridiculous name for a storm!

Originally Posted by: The Beast from the East 

Object! I like the idea of a storm named after me😊😊😊😊


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Chichester 12m asl

Chunky Pea
04 April 2026 11:48:41
Air pressure falling rapidly here now here in the west of Ireland as the low draws closer. 996hPa currently.
Patrick,

East Galway, Ireland.

Crepuscular Ray
04 April 2026 12:27:54
Amber wind warning now for North Wales and Northern England!! Dave is obviously coming across further south.
Jerry

Edinburgh, in the frost hollow below Blackford Hill

DEW
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04 April 2026 15:52:35
Currently 57% of Britain's electricity is being wind-generated (and 9% solar)

https://www.energydashboard.co.uk/live 


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Chichester 12m asl

Essan
04 April 2026 16:10:58

I was wondering (speculatively) if it was because it coincided with the Easter weekend? A lot of people will be planning outdoor activities etc.

Originally Posted by: Brian Gaze 

Strongly suspect that was indeed the case.   

Glenfinnan was mobbed earlier today - despite the "Hogwarts" not even running ...... 

In any case, an orange warning has now been issued - later, perhaps, than the MetO would have liked (given all the holiday traffic and events)  because the exact track of the storm was extremely difficult to predict


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Chunky Pea
04 April 2026 16:16:11
Low centre coming right on top of me now. Very gusty (more than what was forecast for the region) with a broken sky and the look of thunder. 985.2 hPa and still falling, but this will start rising very soon. 
Patrick,

East Galway, Ireland.

Roger Parsons
04 April 2026 16:56:07
The osprey cam at the Lock of the Lowes is running if you want a look at Scottish weather this evening. Near Dunkeld. Quiet just now... [6pm]

https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/things-to-do/watch-wildlife-online/loch-of-the-lowes-webcam/ 


RogerP

West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire

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Chichesterweatherfan2
04 April 2026 17:20:31
https://newtonmoregolf.com/webcam/ 

This is one of the best Scottish webcams I’ve found over the years…we’ve often stayed in the signal box at Newtonmore station….wish we there there now…as very  snowy  this Easter Saturday! 

Roger Parsons
04 April 2026 17:52:11

https://newtonmoregolf.com/webcam/

This is one of the best Scottish webcams I’ve found over the years…we’ve often stayed in the signal box at Newtonmore station….wish we there there now…as very  snowy  this Easter Saturday! 

Originally Posted by: Chichesterweatherfan2 

Excellent, CWF. Thanks for that.


RogerP

West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire

Everything taken together, here in Lincolnshire are more good things than man could have had the conscience to ask.

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fairweather
05 April 2026 11:56:03

Object! I like the idea of a storm named after me😊😊😊😊

Originally Posted by: DEW 

Same here though I would have preferred David, as it was a bit too stereotypical (Basildon Dave!😂) although it had little effect on us anyway.


S.Essex, 42m ASL
fairweather
05 April 2026 11:57:27
No rain, but a burst of strong gusty winds in the early hours.
S.Essex, 42m ASL
Roger Parsons
05 April 2026 12:54:20

No rain, but a burst of strong gusty winds in the early hours.

Originally Posted by: fairweather 

We did not notice it, but a neighbour remarked on very strong winds last night 1am-ish. A fiberglass bird bath had blown across our garden.


RogerP

West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire

Everything taken together, here in Lincolnshire are more good things than man could have had the conscience to ask.

William Cobbett, in his Rural Rides - c.1830

Saint Snow
05 April 2026 20:16:47

No rain, but a burst of strong gusty winds in the early hours.

Originally Posted by: fairweather 

We had sustained strong wind (we were in the yellow warning zone), but nothing damaging.


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The Beast from the East
06 April 2026 01:34:08

Object! I like the idea of a storm named after me😊😊😊😊

Originally Posted by: DEW 

David would be fine,  but "Dave".   How pathetically tabloid.   I wish we could go back to the days before named storms.  Its so dumbed down.  


Purley, Surrey, 70m ASL

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DEW
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06 April 2026 06:28:57
You have a point. 'David' certainly has more class than 'Dave'
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Chichester 12m asl

fairweather
06 April 2026 10:08:40

You have a point. 'David' certainly has more class than 'Dave'

Originally Posted by: DEW 

As I said above, being a "Dave". Nevertheless, I do agree and my mum almost always called me David as did the rest of my family, but wife and mates, no. Definitely a "Dave".


S.Essex, 42m ASL

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