RAC warns of heavy traffic and thunderstorms for bank holiday weekend
RAC advises caution as 20 million trips expected amid thunderstorms and flooding warnings.
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The RAC has advised motorists to plan ahead as an estimated 20 million leisure trips are expected over the bank holiday weekend. Heavy thunderstorms are forecast to sweep in, adding to the risk of disruption on the roads.
Flood warnings have been issued in the West Midlands and Warwickshire, with alerts in place around the Midlands and areas north of London. The combination of heavy traffic and severe weather is likely to cause significant delays, and the RAC is urging drivers to take extra care and allow more time for their journeys.
The warning comes as the country prepares for what is expected to be the busiest bank holiday travel period in over a decade. Drivers are advised to check weather updates before setting off and to consider alternative routes if necessary. The flooding has already caused damage to dozens of homes, and more rain is expected over the coming days.
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| Claim | Channel 5 |
|---|---|
| Flood warnings were issued in the West Midlands and Warwickshire. | |
| More than 20 million trips were expected over the bank holiday. | |
| The RAC advised drivers to take caution due to heavy thunderstorms. |
Channel Perspectives
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The channel focused on the immediate driving conditions, linking the RAC's warning to the incoming heavy thunderstorms and the scale of the bank holiday exodus. It also highlighted the broader flooding context, with warnings issued for parts of England, framing the travel disruption as part of a wider weather story.
- “The RAC is advising drivers to take caution as heavy thunderstorms sweep in.”
- “It comes as drivers prepare for the busiest bank holiday travel period in over a decade, with more than 20 million trips expected.”
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