RAC issues warning to drivers ahead of Storm Antoni

With the UK's first named storm in many months arriving tomorrow (Saturday), RAC’s Rod Dennis said:

“We expect Saturday to be the worst day on the roads of the summer so far, especially for anyone in the South West of England – and that’s a lot of people as our research shows it’s the most popular part of the country for leisure trips by car this year.

“Conditions will be atrocious with a wholly unpleasant mix of very strong winds and locally intense rainfall. The best advice is to slow down significantly to stay safe and avoid exposed moorland and coastal routes until the storm passes. Drivers towing caravans and trailers need to be particularly careful in these conditions and those with boxes and bikes on the roof should double-check they’re secured properly.

“Drivers should also watch out for fallen trees and be prepared for the disruption they cause.

“Nationally, we estimate around 4m drivers will be using the roads for leisure journeys across the whole weekend.”

The RAC website carries advice for drivers in stormy conditions