Met Office issues three vital driving tips as Storm Isha sparks travel chaos with 90mph winds battering Britain
THE MET Office has issued vital tips to help keep drivers safe in storm Isha.
It comes as the storm reeks havoc across the UK and 90mph winds batter Britain.
An amber weather warning is in force across most of the UK.
Forecasters have warned while the “don’t sleep near windows” as heavy downpours and ferocious gales force trains and flights to be axed.
An X video post by the Met Office reads: “As well as strong winds #StormIsha will bring heavy rain for many.
“This could lead to difficult driving conditions this evening and travel disruption during Monday morning’s rush hour Here’s some advice from @TheRAC_UK and @NationalHways.”
Use dipped headlights
Tip one is to use dipped headlights if visibility is “seriously reduced” – this is generally to be considered when visibility is restricted to 100 metres or less.
Using dipped headlights helps avoid dazzling other road users when driving at night.
Increase your gap
Tip two is to “increase your gap by at least four seconds from the moving traffic in front.”
This is because as it takes longer for your car to stop in wet weather and so you need more time to react to any sudden changes in speed or direction.
Grip your wheel
Tip three is “Gusts of wind can unsettle vehicles – grip your steering wheel firmly with both hands.”
This is so drivers won’t be caught of guard if a sudden strong gust tries to push them off course.
Commenters on the post were quick to provide weather updates from their areas.
“Very strangely calm here in Windermere. Calm before the storm?”, wrote one.
“Its disappointing in Carlisle so far”, said another.
A third offered: “The wind is getting bad in dundee.”
Concerns of a tornado are looming with the country being blanketed by “unusual” danger-to-life warnings.
The weather service warned coastal areas should continue to expect stormy conditions overnight and into Monday morning.
Capel Curig, in Eryri, Wales, had strong blasts of 90mph hit the area this afternoon.
A spokesperson for the Met Office told The Sun: “Capel Curig, in Eryri, is a very exposed site that is notorious for having strong winds.
“The wind funnels into that area.
“It did get a gust of wind at 90mph at 3 o’clock this afternoon.”
The Met Office added that “everyone will be affected” by the storm which could see 70mph winds inland and gusts of 80mph in other parts.
The public have also been warned to brace themselves for disruption to power supplies, blown down trees and for tiles to be dislodged from roofs – with a “strong tornado” possible.
