Emergency Services Gear up for Severe Weather

Emergency Services Gear up for Severe Weather

Emergency Services Gear up for Severe Weather

Weather predictions for Lincolnshire have developed over the last couple of hours. The forecasted low pressure will now take a more Southerly track across the country, leading to slightly less powerful winds in the early hours of Monday.

There is, however, still a very real danger for people travelling between the hours of 7am to 10am in the county on Monday.

A sharp strengthening of gusts between 60 and 70mph, with isolated gusts of 80mph, will make driving very hazardous. A band of extremely heavy rain throughout the early hours will add to these hazards and increase the risk of localised flooding.

An amber flood warning has been issued for the whole of the East Midlands and there is a particular risk of isolated flooding in the North of Lincolnshire.

Supt Shaun West said: “We are appealing to motorists to delay travelling until after 10am tomorrow if at all possible. If people to need to travel we would urge them to drive to the conditions and be conscious of flying debris, unstable high-sided vehicles and reduced visibility due to rain and spray.

“Please monitor local radio and media websites for the very latest travel and conditions updates”.

Advice is as follows:

  • Consider the impact of the weather on travel – If at all possible, motorists are being advised to delay travel on Monday morning until after 10am. You may face significant disruption if you are attempting to travel between7am and 10am, or attempting to get your children to school. It is not thought at this stage that schools will have to close, but people should keep listening to local radio for the latest updates.
  • If the weather deteriorates as predicted on Monday morning, roads may become blocked by fallen branches and trees and consequently become severely congested – listen to local radio which will keep you up to date with the latest roads information. Flying debris could also be an issue and motorists should be vigilant. Heavy rain and spray from the roads could drastically reduce visibility and motorists should drive to the conditions.
  • The wind may be severe enough to blow over high-sided vehicles and caravans and blow off-course, motor cycles, pedal cycles – simply make a judgement not ot venture out if the weather is severe.
  • As well as going to work, safety at work will be an issue if you are having to work outside – is that work really necessary?
    Be aware of the danger of falling masonry; falling trees or branches; potentially unsafe walls and buildings; fallen power lines – they can get blown about and if they are live they could be lethal!
  • There is now a potential for flooding and residents should keep an eye on the Environment Agency website for updates and advice on the protection of property.

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