Police Travel Advice - Storm Amy - High Risk of Disruption
The Met Office has issued an AMBER Weather warning for WIND. As such, there may be a HIGH RISK OF DISRUPTION for road users in the following areas
- Grampian (Moray)
- Highlands & Eilean Siar (Na h-Eileanan Siar, Highland)
- Orkney & Shetland (Orkney Islands)
- Strathclyde (Argyll and Bute)
The AMBER warning is effective from 1700 hours on Friday 3rd October to 0900 hours on Saturday 4th October.
The full Met Office warning can be accessed via this link – UK weather warnings - Met Office
Details:
Storm Amy will bring a spell of damaging winds, initially in western areas during Friday evening before gradually transferring north-eastwards through the night and into early Saturday. During this period, wind gusts of 60-70 mph are likely fairly widely, and may exceed 95 mph in more exposed areas. This is likely to lead to travel and power disruption.
General advice for road users
- Plan ahead and avoid unnecessary travel
- All road users should consider if they really need to travel during adverse weather
- Consider delaying travel until conditions improve
- If you are travelling on the roads, prepare yourself and your vehicle for the conditions
- Ensure your mobile phone is charged and plan your journey, including an alternative route
- Have sufficient fuel, warm clothing, food and water in case you’re delayed
- Do not ignore road closure signs – they are for your safety
- Congestion caused by vehicles may restrict emergency services and recovery vehicles from providing essential assistance
More travel advice can be found on our Storm Amy webpage.
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