Storm Dave Causes Power Outages and Structural Damage in Northern England
Storm Dave Causes Power Outages and Structural Damage in Northern England
US · Published Apr 5, 2026
Storm Dave caused significant power outages affecting approximately 350 properties in Lancashire and Cumbria.
Wind gusts reached up to 93 mph in Capel Curig, north Wales, and 75 mph in Emley Moor, West Yorkshire, and St Bees Head, Cumbria.
A house in Blackpool partially collapsed due to the storm's severity, prompting emergency response and damage assessment.
Severe weather hits northern England and Scotland
Storm Dave brought severe weather to northern England, north-west Wales, and southern Scotland, causing power outages and structural damage. Wind gusts reached 93 mph in Capel Curig, north Wales, and 75 mph in Emley Moor, West Yorkshire, and St Bees Head, Cumbria. The Met Office issued an amber wind warning, later canceled yellow warnings as winds eased faster than expected.
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