By the early hours of Easter Sunday, 5 April 2026, the Met Office’s amber wind warning for northern England, north‑west Wales and southern Scotland expired at 03:00 BST as Storm Dave pushed away to the north‑east. Yellow wind alerts remain in force through midday for much of Scotland, Northern Ireland, north Wales and parts of northern England, with brighter spells mixed with blustery showers expected in places. (metoffice.gov.uk)

Overnight, forecasters warned of disruptive gusts widely at 50–60mph and locally higher on exposed coasts, with a small chance of 80mph in spots flagged earlier under the amber area. “Storm Dave will bring a period of very strong winds,” said the Met Office, adding that conditions would ease through Sunday as the system clears into the North Sea. (metoffice.gov.uk)

Travel took a knock across northern routes. NorthLink Ferries confirmed timetable changes and disruption for Saturday into Sunday, while Loganair offered customers on affected dates the option to move flights without charge. The Isle of Man Airport shut early on Saturday evening after cancellations mounted, and rail operators advised full journey checks as National Rail flagged a Storm Dave incident across Scotland and northern England. (shetnews.co.uk)

In Wales, exposed upland and coastal spots bore the brunt of the gusts. The Met Office reported winds up to 66mph in Capel Curig on Saturday, with forecasters warning that large waves and flying debris were possible in the amber belt before conditions tapered. (malaysia.news.yahoo.com)

In Northern Ireland, a yellow wind warning ran from 14:00 Saturday to the early hours of Sunday. Silent Valley Mountain Park closed for the day, and Fermanagh & Omagh District Council urged people to stay away from outdoor facilities during the warning window, mirroring DAERA’s advice to avoid forests, country parks and nature reserves until winds subside. (irishnews.com)

Power networks in the north moved onto a footing for potential faults. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks said it had stepped up to its ‘Weather Warning’ preparedness level ahead of the strongest gusts in the West Highlands, Skye and the Western Isles, with 80mph possible in places, and messaged customers about how to manage during any outage. (ssen.co.uk)

On the roads, authorities urged a steady approach. Traffic Scotland and National Highways both reiterated that drivers of vulnerable and high‑sided vehicles should consider delaying or rerouting in strong winds, and that all motorists should plan ahead, check conditions and be ready for debris on exposed stretches. (traffic.gov.scot)

The rail network expected the worst impacts around the Ayrshire coast, the East Coast Main Line and the north‑east, with passengers told to check before setting off. “Motorists should check their planned routes before setting off,” added Transport Scotland’s resilience lead George Fiddes, noting that high winds and some hill snow would challenge travel through the morning. (nation.cymru)

After a chilly start on Easter Monday, the Met Office expects a drier, calmer day for many before milder air edges in from the continent. By Tuesday, temperatures around 20–21°C are possible in parts of England and Wales, according to Met Office meteorologist Greg Dewhurst, with mid‑week warmth more likely further south and east. (metoffice.gov.uk)

For communities across the North, it’s been a familiar Easter trade‑off: a rough Saturday night, a blustery Sunday morning, then the promise of respite. The practical advice holds-check ferries and flights before you travel, give yourself extra time on the roads, and keep clear of damaged trees and power lines until crews declare sites safe. (shetnews.co.uk)