Last week Storm Goretti struck the UK with fierce winds, low temperatures, and intense snowfall. However, whilst the ice has thawed, the rain continues with the Met Office putting in place weather warnings for parts of the UK and predictions of wetter weather to come.
With this in mind, people will still be taking to the roads, and the RAC has some guidance to help keep people safe. One such piece of advice is to switch one button on inside the car to improve visibility.
In a statement on their website about wet weather guidance, the RAC advised putting the air conditioning on to stop one’s car windscreen from steaming up.
Their consumer editor Barney Cotton said: “Keep your air conditioning on, as this will stop your windows from misting up - furthermore, you can read our full advice page on how to demist your windscreen in double-quick time.”
On other tips to keep drivers safe, Barney added that when it comes to prolonged periods of heavy rain, planning is key.
He explained: “Firstly it is always advisable to consider before you set off whether your journey is essential. If not, can it be delayed until after the rain has subsided?
“If so then plan your journey in advance, taking care to avoid areas which are prone to flooding, and factor in extra time to allow for slower speeds and potential congestion.
“It is also a good idea to let relatives and friends know your intended route and expected time of arrival and where possible, travel with others.”
Barney’s warnings come as the Met Office warned on Sunday of a shift in weather conditions in the UK, with low pressure pushing mild air in from the Atlantic ocean.
Of the incoming weather systems, chief meteorologist Mathew Lehnert said: “We’ll see a transition in our weather across the UK through Sunday, with mild Atlantic air moving in from the west.
"Temperatures will rise and we’ll see rain rather than snow accompanying some strong gusty winds in the north.
“Warnings have been issued for heavy and persistent rain, as well as these strong winds overnight in western and northern Scotland.
“While the wintry weather may have come to an end, the significant snow accumulations in parts of Scotland mixed with heavy rainfall and an increase in temperatures bring a risk of flooding in some areas as the snow melts."
