Storm Warning for Peak Summer Holiday Period
(firmenpresse) - LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- (Marketwired) -- 07/26/13 -- Heavy showers and flash flooding are likely to disrupt the summer getaway this weekend (27-28 July) on what is expected to be the peak traffic period of summer, says the AA.
Tony Rich, patrol of the year, says: "It's going to be a busy weekend for traffic as people head off for summer and the weather won't help. Rain slows traffic and then some people drive too fast, slam on their brakes and create a domino effect.
"The current forecast is quite unpredictable, so be wary of flash flooding, as the water runs straight off and drains struggle to cope. Don't drive through flood water - pull over to a safe place and wait, as it often comes and goes quickly.
"Bad weather and tired drivers don't mix very well, so allow extra time for your journey and plan in some regular stops - at least every three hours. If you can, try to avoid the peak 10:00-16:00 time tomorrow (27 July) and do all the basic checks on your car before heading off."
Last summer, the AA attended around 840,000 breakdowns and it will have extra patrols on duty this weekend, including its specialist flood rescue crews. It has also temporarily relocated some to holiday hotspots, for example, the South-west.
Summer getaway traffic
Traffic information specialist expects this weekend (26-28 July) to be the peak traffic period as families head off for summer.
Traffic is forecast to build from lunchtime today (26 July) as 'getaway' traffic mixes with the commuter run and tomorrow (27 July), traffic will peak between 10:00-16:00 on the holiday routes.
Routes to the South-west are likely to be the busiest and congestion is also expected on main routes to the coast, cross-channel ports and major airports.
Top five congestion hotspots according to Trafficmaster
Over the school holidays expects that regular commuter traffic will be substantially quieter but daytime leisure traffic will increase.
Contacts:
The AA
Gavin Hill-Smith
01256 495969
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Datum: 26.07.2013 - 10:00 Uhr
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