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Winds reaching speeds of up to 93mph were recorded in Dyffryn Mymbyr near Capel Curig in the north of Wales, following amber and yellow weather warnings issued by the Met Office for parts of Wales. These wind alerts have now expired, but the impact of the storm was felt across the region.
The storm, known as Storm Dave, caused power outages affecting thousands of homes in south and west Wales, with the National Grid reporting widespread disruptions. SP Energy also confirmed power cuts in north Wales. Most of the affected areas have since had power restored, but the communities of Glynneath and Abergavenny were among the hardest hit, with many residents left without electricity during the storm.
The storm’s arrival has also had significant implications for tourism in north and west Wales, especially during the busy Easter weekend. Many tourists canceled their plans due to concerns about the weather, worrying local businesses. Charles Carnall, who owns Shoreside Caravans and Camping in Rhosneigr, described the situation: “The vast majority [of campers] have cancelled this morning and they started cancelling yesterday.” He added on Radio Wales Breakfast that while some “hardened campers” remained committed to their plans, the campsite was fortunate to accommodate touring vans and motorhomes that can provide more shelter and stability.
Carnall explained the challenges the storm poses: “We are here to help customers in case things go wrong. We’re very lucky as well that we have numerous other people on the park who help to keep an eye out for each other, but it does make things difficult for people.” Addressing the financial impact, he said, “By the time you’ve mowed the fields, cleaned the toilets, got all your fire safety certificates in place, everything ready to go, it’s always better to have more people rather than fewer.”
Similar sentiments were shared by Adrian Wright of Cefn Coed campsite in Penmaenpool, Gwynedd. He recounted a recent cancellation of a birthday party, “because they were scared of getting trapped by the storm.” However, he noted that cancellations were limited, estimating that “less than 5% cancel but it’s been people who have been seeing it on the news and the TV and they’ve panicked a bit.”
Nia Rhys Jones, a tourism professional from Anglesey with over 30 years of experience, highlighted how critical Easter is as the official start of the holiday season. She mentioned that she was scheduled to conduct tours for holidaymakers aboard two luxury cruises. Unfortunately, these cruises opted to remain in Liverpool instead of docking at Holyhead, impacting numerous cottage bookings and local attractions that depend on tourist arrivals during this key period
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