Weather expert Derek Brockway described the winds in part of Wales as storm force 10
Ferocious winds are battering parts of Wales due to Storm Dave. Areas in the north west of the nation are experiencing the strongest gales.
The Met Office reported wind speeds of 93mph in Capel Curig, Conwy, and 81mph in Aberdaron, Gwynedd at 8pm on Saturday. Capel Curig was listed as having the strongest winds recorded in the UK during Storm Dave.
Shortly afterwards BBC Wales weather presenter Derek Brockway posted on social media: “Cold front has passed through. Gales will slowly ease overnight.”
Brockway described the wind speed at Aberdaron as storm force 10 but said he expected milder weather on Sunday, writing on X: “Bright and breezy tomorrow. Colder with sunny spells and scattered showers. Winds easing. Dry Monday and Tuesday with sunny spells and turning warmer.”
It comes after amber and yellow weather warnings were issued for parts of north Wales, the north of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The Met Office forecast for Wales states: “Storm Dave will bring strong winds and coastal gales this evening, particularly around exposed coasts of north and north-west Wales. Heavy and blustery spells of rain to start then the storm will clear in the early hours as winds ease. Minimum temperature 3C.
“Sunny spells and scattered showers on Easter Day with lighter winds. Mostly dry by the afternoon but feeling colder than previous days with a fresh breeze. Maximum temperature 11C.”
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