Heavy rain expected in Hitchin: Take care before you travel

By Layth Yousif

4th Jan 2024 | Local News

Heavy rain is expected across Hitchin and North Herts. PICTURE: Bancroft in the rain. CREDIT: Hitchin Nub News
Heavy rain is expected across Hitchin and North Herts. PICTURE: Bancroft in the rain. CREDIT: Hitchin Nub News

Heavy rain is expected to continue this afternoon, Thursday (January 4) so please take extra care on the roads and check before you travel.

Do not attempt to drive, cycle or walk through flood water - it can be deeper than it looks.

If you are driving through heavy rain turn your headlights on and leave twice as much space between you and the car in front - it takes longer to stop in the wet. 

The Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning for our area and much of the south of England.

This follows a week of bad weather caused by Storm Henk.

The storm caused damage to trees and severe delays on transport across the country.

The Met office said: "Another spell of rain falling onto saturated ground, may lead to further flooding and travel disruption."

What to Expect

Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads

Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures

Possible power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses

Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings

Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible

     

New hitchin Jobs Section Launched!!
Vacancies updated hourly!!
Click here: hitchin jobs

Share:

Related Articles

Chester the 12-year-old chihuahua is full of puppy-like energy again following lifesaving surgery to remove a tumour at Davies Veterinary Specialists in Hertfordshire.
Local News

Pet owner's praise as Hitchin vets save beloved dog

Labour MP for Hitchin, Alistair Strathern leading the debate (image via Parliament Live)
Local News

Parliamentary SEND debate 'too short and didn’t really achieve anything' says leading Herts councillor

Sign-Up for our FREE Newsletter

We want to provide hitchin with more and more clickbait-free local news.
To do that, we need a loyal newsletter following.
Help us survive and sign up to our FREE weekly newsletter.

Already subscribed? Thank you. Just press X or click here.
We won't pass your details on to anyone else.
By clicking the Subscribe button you agree to our Privacy Policy.