"Flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and increased chances of accidents, while public transport is set to be disrupted, the Met Office has warned. RAC spokesman Rod Dennis said: We urge drivers to slow down according to the conditions, leaving a much bigger gap between themselves and the vehicle in front, and be wary of the buffeting effect of the wind when they pass high-sided vehicles."
"There is also a small chance of injuries and danger to life, as well as damage to buildings, caused by blistering winds and flying debris. Chief Meteorologist Rebekah Hicks said: It is worth noting that there is a greater than usual uncertainty surrounding the track and intensity of this low-pressure system, so the public should stay up to date with the latest forecasts and warnings as the situation evolves, with adjustments to the forecasts likely at short notice."
Storm Benjamin will affect the capital and large parts of the country with strong winds and heavy rain beginning in the early hours of Thursday and continuing into the night. A wind alert will remain in place throughout the day and into the night, and a rain alert is active in the capital until 6pm on Thursday. Flooding could cause hazardous driving conditions and increase accident risk, while public transport may be disrupted. Drivers are urged to slow down, increase following distances, and beware wind buffeting near high-sided vehicles. Trains may run at reduced speeds due to potential overhead-line damage, flights could face delays or cancellations, and winds elsewhere could reach up to 75mph. There is a small chance of injuries and building damage, and the track and intensity of the system carry greater-than-usual uncertainty, so forecasts may be adjusted at short notice.
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