{"id":871419,"date":"2026-04-04T11:22:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T11:22:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/871419\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T11:22:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T11:22:27","slug":"weather-forecast-timings-and-what-to-expect-the-irish-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/871419\/","title":{"rendered":"Weather forecast, timings and what to expect \u2013 The Irish News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Storm Dave is due to hit Northern Ireland, Scotland, north England and north Wales this weekend, bringing gale-force winds and possible travel disruption many across the north.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Here is what you can expect. <\/p>\n<p>When does the weather warning apply?<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning across the north from 2pm on Saturday until 3am on Sunday. <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The forecast, which applies to Northern Ireland, Scotland, north England and north Wales, warns of \u201cgusts of 50-60mph are expected widely, with 60-70mph gusts possible in exposed locations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishnews.com\/news\/northern-ireland\/legal-team-withdraws-from-representing-belfast-man-in-multi-million-dollar-us-fraud-case-SW7WM7NYVVBYDGJDY7PJL2NEQ4\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"Legal team withdraws from representing Belfast man in multi-million dollar US fraud case\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/6Z5BSW34Z5G6HFDQHO7E3ANJHU.jpg\"  width=\"800\" height=\"450\"\/><\/a><a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishnews.com\/news\/northern-ireland\/mo-chara-court-case-live-kneecap-rapper-to-find-out-if-terror-charge-will-be-thrown-out-BV3HTFOTE5AQVIFZW5E4OXBNR4\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"Mo Chara court case LIVE: Kneecap rapper terror charge thrown out after &#x2018;technical error&#x2019;\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1775301747_643_LS75QCFJNRDEPK5NYYT3NROWEE.jpg\"  width=\"800\" height=\"450\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Forecasters have also warned that there may power cuts in some areas, and there is a chance of \u201cinjuries and danger to life\u201d from debris. <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Although Scotland is due to experience the worst of the storm, people are being advised to check upcoming conditions ahead of travelling for the Easter weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Closures expected across the region<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Across the north, many council facilities are closing for the duration of the warning period, with many Easter events being cancelled across the region. <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Councils are advising residents not to visit outdoor facilities, including recycling centres, during the strong winds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Storm Dave is due to hit Northern Ireland, Scotland, north England and north Wales this weekend, bringing 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