Hitchin: Weather warnings in place as Storm Alex arrives

By Layth Yousif

2nd Oct 2020 | Local News

Hitchin: Weather warnings in place as Storm Alex arrives. CREDIT: PIXABAY
Hitchin: Weather warnings in place as Storm Alex arrives. CREDIT: PIXABAY

Weather warnings have been issued with Storm Alex battering much of the UK on Friday including Hitchin and north Herts.

A yellow weather warning for wind and rain has been put in place and is expected to last through the weekend - with bad weather set to linger over the coming days.

Widespread heavy rain is expected to continue throughout Saturday and into Sunday - with the possibility of more than 100mm of rain.

The Met Office is warning floods could soon start to affect many areas with travel advice as follows:

Be alert to fallen trees and branches, particularly on minor roads where they may not have been reported;

When the wind is at its peak, consider if your journey is really necessary, and be alert to weather warnings;

Never drive through floodwater or swollen flowing water, you don't know how deep it is. Find an alternative route;

Allow additional time for your journey;

Reduce your speed and leave more space between you and the vehicle in front;

Drive with care and according to the conditions.

     

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