News

Reports suggest there could be continued heavy rain and strong winds in areas of southern England. 

By taking simple precautions, people can avoid problems.

Advice

The advice from Kent Police is:

• Check before you leave - Check the weather forecast and road conditions before you travel
• Be vigilant and be seen - Poor weather conditions mean it can be harder for drivers to see pedestrians and cyclists. Be vigilant and make sure you can be seen however you are travelling by using lights and wearing high visibility clothing
• Be alert - In poor visibility be extra alert for hazards
• Slow down - When the roads are wet it can take twice as long to stop your vehicle
• Take provisions - Carry warm waterproof clothing, food, water and a torch in your vehicle, in case weather conditions mean you have to stop
• Check your fuel - Make sure you have plenty of fuel for your journey before you set off.

Safer Winter advice

Kent Police's Safer Winter campaign offers advice to drivers and road users includes:

• take a minute to check your vehicle and remember, winter driving needs extra care:
• regularly check lights, tyres and fluid levels 
• adapt your driving for winter road conditions - in the wet, fog and ice stay well back from the car in front

Roads and transport

So far, the weather conditions have meant the Sheppey Crossing has been closed since 10.30am on Tuesday 15 January and there are no sailings from Thamesport.

Trains at Westgate were temporarily stopped while a fallen tree was removed from the line.

Flooding

Flooding has caused problems in the Tonbridge area, where one vehicle got into difficulty in deeper water. There has been minor flooding across the county.

The Environment Agency has issued a number of flood watches and warnings (more severe) across Kent, details of which can be found on their website through the link below.

Get the latest information

For the latest information on flood warnings and advice on what to do if a flood happens, visit the Environment Agency website or call the floodline on 08459 881188.

For information about road conditions on motorways and trunk roads, check the Highway Agency website.

For information on weather conditions, visit the Met Office website.