Warnings of winds for parts of Yorkshire with Storm Dave set to blow in this Easter weekend
A WEATHER warning has been issued for the Bank Holiday weekend with parts of Yorkshire set to be hit by strong winds as Storm Dave sweeps in.
The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for wind covering parts of northern England, Scotland, North Wales and Northern Ireland, from tomorrow into Easter Sunday. There is also a yellow warning for snow in parts of northern Scotland.
Forecasters warn there is a chance of “injuries and danger to life” from flying debris in some parts while the strong winds may also cause some damage and travel disruption.
Rebecca Guy, from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), said people should take extra care on the roads as it will make conditions more challenging.
"Millions of people are expected to be on the move over the holiday period, so we’re urging drivers to plan ahead, allow extra time, and be prepared for delays," she said.
"If conditions worsen, don’t hesitate to delay or avoid your journey. Your safety and the safety of other road users must always come first."
This Bank Holiday weekend is traditionally one of the busiest on the roads, and at visitor attractions across the country.
In Yorkshire, forecasters say early rain will clear slowly through the morning today, but it will be brighter later with occasional showers.
Parts of the weekend are expected to be bright and breezy in the county, but strong winds and rain are forecast overnight Saturday into Sunday.
It is set to be dry on Monday in Yorkshire with lighter winds and some good sunshine.
Storm Dave is the fourth named storm of the year, and the Met Office has said it is caused by a low pressure system from the Atlantic.
Met Office deputy chief forecaster, Tom Crabtree, said people should prepare their property for the strong winds and keep updated with the latest forecast as warnings are likely to be updated.
“Storm Dave will form and rapidly deepen on Saturday as it approaches the UK from the west,” he said.
"Gusts of 50-60mph are likely more widely in northern Britain. Elsewhere there will be heavy spells of rain as the system moves through eastwards across the UK.”
The warning covering northern England will be in place from 5pm on Saturday until 7am on Sunday.
Forecasters said that southern parts of the UK will not feel the impact of the storm.
It comes as Yorkshire Water issues a warning to visitors at its reservoir settings.
This weekend is set to be one of the busiest of the year and, while ranger teams are be out and about, the body has encouraged people to think about the Countryside Code.
Alastair Harvey, lead countryside and woodland advisor, said: “Now we’re in spring we’re into bird nesting season and we’re starting to see lambs on farms on the land around our reservoirs.
"To protect ground-nesting birds and new lambs it's important dogs are kept under control on leads.”