The Met Office has issued yellow warnings of severe weather across two days for much of the country, and winds could hit 80mph
National Highways is encouraging motorists to be prepared for stormy weather this week and plan ahead for their journeys on its network. Storm Agnes has been named by the Met Office as a deep area of low-pressure which will impact much of the UK on Wednesday and into Thursday.
National Highways has produced online guidance on its website for handling different weather conditions when the weather gets colder in an effort to keep road users as safe as possible on its motorways and A-roads. Steve Basterfield, National Network Manager at National Highways, said: “With the stormy weather being forecast, it is important to plan ahead for your journey, and if weather conditions become challenging, adjust your driving behaviour and take extra care.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist Matthew Lehnert said: “Storm Agnes will approach southwest Ireland early on Wednesday and track northeast across Northern Ireland and Scotland before clearing on Thursday morning. Gusts of 45-55 mph are expected widely inland and 50-60 mph over hills and around coasts. A Yellow Warning for wind has been issued by the Met Office for a large area of the UK, with a rain warning also issued for parts of Scotland. Warnings will continue to be reviewed in the coming days as the exact track and strength of Storm Agnes becomes clearer. The Met Office says its wind warning highlights the chance of some damage to buildings from strong winds, as well as the possibility of power cuts for some.
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