Storm Dave: Easter Weekend Travel Chaos

0:00That's the story for today, Europe News Today, driven by AI, I'm Cory with the story. Storm Dave is slamming into the UK this Easter weekend, packing gale force winds across mainland Scotland, Northern Ireland, Northern England, and North Wales. The Met Office dropped yellow warning starting Saturday evening through Sunday, with gusts hitting 50 to 60 miles per hour widespread, and up to 90 in exposed spots. Southern Scotland faces extra heavy rain and snow on higher ground from Saturday afternoon, while the storm peaks Saturday night before easing into. The North Sea on Sunday, officials say large waves can make coast dangerous, and flying debris might cause injuries or worse. Millions are hitting the roads, it's the busiest Easter since 2022, plus two million heading abroad from good Friday to Easter Monday. Contact delays on roads, rails, flights, and ferries, with possible power outages adding to the mess. Travel bosses in Scotland are urging drivers, especially truck and bus operators, to check

1:03routes and drive with extreme caution. Network rail flags that airshare coast, east coast mainline, and northeast lines as most at risk. Plan ahead if you're traveling, stay safe out there, and keep an eye on those updates as the storm rolls through.