13 November 2023
The AA is advising drivers to take extra care when navigating through hazardous conditions on the road as the Met Office issued several weather warnings for today, Monday 13 November.
Storm Debi will bring strong winds of up to 80mph with the possibility of heavy rain which is expected to cause travel disruption to some parts of the UK and is expected to move into the North Sea later this evening. The worst affected areas are expected to be Northern Ireland, Wales and northwest England.
Storm Debi is the fourth storm named as part of the 2023/2024 storm-naming initiative involving the Met Office.
Nick Powell, AA Patrol of the Year, says: “Strong winds coupled with rain can make for some very hazardous driving conditions. Extra care is needed when driving near wooded areas, crossing bridges and passing high-sided vehicles and caravans. Particular care is also needed when passing cyclists and motorcyclists.
“Driving conditions can quickly deteriorate during very heavy rainfall, with drains becoming swamped or blocked and standing water causing problems such as surface spray, reduced visibility and potentially leading to flooding.
“Check the travel news before you set off and take particular care where roads dip, for example under railway bridges, which are more likely to flood. If the road ahead is flooded, don’t chance it – flood water can be deceptively deep so turn around and find another route.”
AA members can check conditions on their route using the free AA app, which can also be used to find the cheapest fuel nearby, report a breakdown and get exclusive discounts at thousands of family restaurants and pubs.
More advice on driving in strong winds is available on the AA website.
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