Edinburgh weather warning lifted as Storm Dave eases on Easter Sunday
Storm Dave has passed through Edinburgh without any major incidents reported, with the forecast expected to clear throughout the day.
Storm Dave caused road closures and train disruptions early on Easter Sunday morning across Scotland, particularly in the north, although Edinburgh remained largely unscathed.
An amber wind warning covering parts of northern England, north-west Wales and southern Scotland was lifted at 3am, while three yellow warnings across parts of northern England, Scotland, including Edinburgh, and Wales were lifted later in the morning.
The Met Office’s forecast for Easter Sunday said: “Storm Dave will clear northeast on Sunday morning, leaving sunshine and widespread showers across the UK.
“Northern areas will see the heaviest, blustery showers and feel cold, while temperatures elsewhere stay closer to average for early April.”
In the early hours of Sunday, Traffic Scotland warned that several major bridges had restrictions in place due to strong winds, including the Queensferry Crossing on the M90, and the Forth Road Bridge on the A9000. With motorists warned to cross with caution.
The current Edinburgh weather forecast by the Met Office shows that winds remain strong today, around 18mph, with gusts of up to 44mph. They are expected to ease into the night, dropping to 11mph by 1am on Monday.
Rain and sleet showers are forecast to last into this evening, with a clear night expected from 8pm onwards.
Calmer weather is expected on Monday, April 6 in Edinburgh, with sunshine and sunny intervals all day, winds easing to just 4mph, and a top temperature of 12C at around 5pm.