DRIVERS have been urged to take care on the roads as warnings are issued over heavy showers.
The Met Office has issued warnings of heavy, thundery showers across South West and Southern England over the weekend (May 16,17 and 18).
Heavy showers are likely to effect parts of Devon and Cornwall this afternoon (Friday, May 16) with some torr
ential downpours possible. This could then extend across to West Sussex and Hampshire.
On Saturday, May 17, Southern England is expected to have showery rain, heavy at times, perhaps with some thunder.
"Drivers are reminded that rain and spray can reduce visibility and when the road is wet it can take up to twice as long to stop so it makes sense to slow down when it's raining," a spokeswoman from the Highways Agency said.
"If your vehicle loses its grip take your foot off the accelerator to slow down. Don't brake or steer suddenly because you will have no control of the steering or brakes.
"Surface water may affect motorways and major A roads so we advise drivers to move slowly through any standing water and test their brakes once they're through before continuing to drive."
For information on weather conditions, visit the Met Office
website.
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