Storm Dave will ease through Easter Sunday, forecasters say

On Saturday, gusts of wind of up to 66mph were recorded in Capel Curig, north Wales.

The worst of Storm Dave will pass over the United Kingdom during the course of Easter Sunday, weather forecasters have said.

An amber weather alert remains in place for parts of northern England, Scotland and Wales until 3am on Sunday – with the yellow weather alert lifting at noon.

The Met Office’s forecast for Easter Sunday said: “Storm Dave will clear away to the northeast…  leaving sunshine and showers across the UK for Easter Sunday. The showers look particularly heavy and blustery in the north.”

But before the severe weather warning is lifted, the Met Office said that “severe gales” are expected across central and northern areas of the country in the early hours of Sunday.

On Saturday, gusts of wind of up to 66mph were recorded in Capel Curig, north Wales. Meanwhile, the A66 was closed in both directions due to the strong winds, National Highways said in a statement.

The Energy Networks Association (ENA) – which represents electricity network operators – warned of potential power cuts and issued safety advice following the weather warnings.

It said in a statement on Saturday: “The storm has the potential to affect local power infrastructure, increasing the risk of a power cut and fallen power lines.

“Network operators are increasing staffing for operational teams, and moving spare equipment to where the weather is expected to be most disruptive, so it’s ready to use if needed.”