Severe Weather Warning covering South East Wales – FTA Driver Safety Advice

With severe weather warnings currently in place across much of the county, including South East Wales, please see the link below for the FTA’s advice for Operating in snow and ice:

http://www.fta.co.uk/policy_and_compliance/road/drivers/driving_safety_advice/operating_in_snow_and_ice.html

Current warning in place as follows:

Met Office Red Warning Snow and Wind

Area Affected South East Wales, Devon

Between 15:00 Thu 1st and 02:00 Fri 2nd

A spell of heavy snow and blizzard conditions is expected. The snow will be accompanied by very strong easterly winds leading to severe drifting. Some places could also see significant ice build-up due to freezing tramadol cheap overnight no prescription rain from later on Thursday evening, most likely in the south of the area. Long delays and cancellations of public transport seem highly likely. Some roads are likely to become blocked by deep snow, stranding vehicles and passengers. Long interruptions to power supplies and other utilities are very likely to occur, along with damage to trees and other structures due to heavy snow or ice.

FTA Members are reminded that there are further Amber Met Office Warnings and the latest information can be found at https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather