Winter Storm Advisory Issued for Scotland and Northern Ireland
Category: Transportation
Severity: 2 (Low)
Source: Drum Cussac
01/15/2018 (United Kingdom) - According to local media outlets, the UK Met Office has issued a yellow warning for Scotland and Northern Ireland from Monday, 15 January, to Wednesday, 17 January, due to an approaching winter storm. Authorities expect heavy hail and snow showers to the area from Monday evening throughout Tuesday, with residual deluge possible in the early hours of Wednesday. Transportation and telecommunications disruptions are possible for the duration of the storm.
Those in affected areas are advised to closely monitor weather-related updates through local media outlets and remain alert to any further instructions from authorities. Rail, road, air, and ferry services are likely to experience cancellations or significant delays. This should be factored into itineraries, allowing additional time and planning alternative routes where possible. Motorists are further exercise heightened caution when undertaking essential travel due to likely hazardous driving conditions.
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