31/01/2018

Met Eireann have issued a weather warning for hailstones for this morning and afternoon 31st January 2018 between 12pm and 3pm.

Hailstones are a year round occurrence in Ireland and can create very dangerous driving conditions due to their unpredictable and localised nature. The RSA have produced a short information video offering simple but effective advice on what to do if you encounter a sudden shower of hailstones on the road. In addition, cruise control should be switched off when driving in hazardous weather conditions.

If you find yourself caught in a sudden downpour of hailstones, here are some tips to be aware of from the RSA:

- Reduce your speed without breaking
- Warn other drivers with your hazard warning lights
- Avoid sudden steering movements or breaking suddenly

Don't forget to keep an eye on forecast and travel bulletins.

For more information, check out this informative video from the RSA:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHagNrOQGYk


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