Drivers to expect ‘spike in breakdowns’ this week as Met Office issues storm warnings

Storm Dudley batters UK as Met Office issued amber warning

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The Met Office says that the strong winds caused by storm Dudley and Eunice would be “high impact” and could cause disruptions and road closures. The amber weather warning has been issued for Friday with most of England and Wales being affected.

Further yellow weather warnings for wind and snow have also been issued for Thursday and Friday.

These are set to affect much of northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Mark Newberry, Commercial Director at Green Flag, urged drivers to take care when they go out this weekend.

He said: “The imminent arrival of Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice on UK shores will see many parts of the country affected by strong winds of up to 100mph, while some parts of the UK could even see snow.

“The onset of strong and disruptive winds, coupled with millions travelling over half term, means that Green Flag is expecting a spike in breakdowns from Wednesday February 16, across the country, especially in Southern Scotland, Northern England, and the north of Northern Ireland.

“As a result of these weather conditions, we urge drivers to remain cautious and to carry out the relevant safety checks before setting off on their journeys. 

“It’s particularly important that people are as prepared as possible to withstand the high expected wind speeds and potential snow in some areas.”

This comes as the Green Flag predicted more than 13 million drivers would hit the roads this week for the half term holidays.

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They purged drivers to prepare before heading off on a long journey, with more than one million people travelling each day.

When driving in the strong winds, motorists should plan their journey in advance, ensuring their route will not be halted by road closures or delays.

However, some regions are already seeing delays as a result of the two storms.

If driving through an area with strong winds, drivers should grip the steering wheel firmly with both hands.

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