An expert has warned Brits to take weather warnings into account so they don’t become a casualty as Storm Dave hits the UK. Jim Dale, founder and consultant meteorologist at British Weather Services, said « today’s the day » Britain will see inclement conditions, which will last into Sunday morning.
These will be « multi faceted – wind, rain and higher level snow » in the north of the UK. Mr Dale added: « If people there do not take note, then there will be trouble and casualties. » These are « dependent upon the people taking note of the warnings and not putting themselves at risk », the specialist said, such as going mountain climbing – lest there are blizzards – or sailing in small boats out at sea.
« Flying debris and trees or branches [falling] down are all in the mix, » Mr Dale added. However, after Storm Dave dissipates, the UK can expect some « great spring weather » unfolding Monday to Wednesday.
This will include peak temperatures on Wednesday of around 20 to 21C, the expert said.
When asked if today’s was the last storm we can expect in the foreseeable future, Mr Dale said: « Never say never! The risks lower as the spring season unfolds but Storm Eddie is a circa 30% shot. »
Multiple yellow severe weather warnings for wind have been issued for the whole of Scotland, Northern Ireland, north Wales and parts of northern England today.
The Met Office warned that wind speeds will peak at different times, with peak gusts in Northern Ireland expected on Saturday afternoon, before spreading more widely over northern areas in the evening.
The yellow warning for wind is in force in Northern Ireland from 2pm on Saturday until 3am on Sunday, and is expected to bring 50 to 60mph gusts fairly widely.
Some more exposed locations could see gusts of up to 70mph.
A separate yellow warning for wind covers parts of northern England from 5pm on Saturday until 7am on Sunday, again bringing gusts of up to 60mph fairly widely.
The strongest winds are expected on Saturday evening when gusts could briefly reach 80mph.
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