Storm Dave caused widespread disruption across parts of the United Kingdom over the weekend, bringing severe winds that led to significant travel delays, road closures, and power outages for thousands of homes.

The storm’s impact was particularly felt on Saturday, with gusts exceeding 90 miles per hour recorded in several locations. The highest wind speed registered was 93 mph at Capel Curig in Conwy, Wales, on Saturday night. Other notable gusts included 75 mph at Emley Moor in West Yorkshire and St Bees Head in Cumbria, alongside a 73 mph gust at Buchan in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Thousands of residences in Wales, Northern Ireland, and sections of northwest England lost electricity on Saturday. While a substantial number of homes were affected, power services were largely restored by Sunday.

Transportation networks faced considerable challenges due to the high winds. In Scotland, several major bridges, including the Queensferry Crossing and the Forth Road Bridge near Edinburgh, implemented restrictions for safety. Network Rail also announced disruptions to train services, leading to the introduction of rail replacement bus services between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester. Air travel was also impacted, with pilots encountering difficult landing conditions at Dublin Airport, resulting in the cancellation of 17 flights.

An amber wind warning, which had been issued for parts of northern England, northwest Wales, and southern Scotland, was lifted early Sunday morning, around 3 a.m., as Storm Dave began to recede from the region.

As of Sunday afternoon, authorities were monitoring residual impacts, with one flood warning in place in Scotland. In England, one flood warning and 17 flood alerts remained active across various areas.