Yellow wind warning for Meath

Met Eireann has isued a yellow wind warning for Meath as Storm Diana approaches.
The warning comes into force at 5am tomorrow morning (Wednesday), until 4pm.
Gale force winds of 55 to 65 km/h will gust 90 to 110 km/h.
Tomorrow's severe weather follows strong winds and heavy rains today.
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads tomorrow.  
Motorists are asked to check local weather and traffic conditions and be aware of the conditions before setting out on a trip.
The RSA has the following advice for road users:

·         Beware of objects being blown out onto the road. Expect the unexpected.

·         Watch out for falling/fallen debris on the road and vehicles veering across the road

·         Control of a vehicle may be affected by strong cross winds. High sided vehicles and motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable to strong winds

·         Allow extra space between you and vulnerable road users such as cyclists and motorcyclists

·         Drive with dipped headlights at all times

 
Advice to Pedestrians, Cyclists and motorcyclists;

·         Be seen. Wear bright clothing with reflective armbands or a reflective belt.

·         Take extra care when crossing the road or cycling in extremely windy conditions as a sudden gust of wind could blow you into the path of an oncoming vehicle.

 For advice on using the road in severe weather, please see severe weather advice on the RSA website or check out the RSA Facebook and Twitter pages.