Advice from Maritime & Coastguard Agency as Storm Barbara set to hit UK
With widespread
disruption anticipated across the UK as Storm Barbara approaches, the UK
Coastguard is adding its own coastal safety warnings to those already issued by
other emergency services and agencies.
Coastal Operations
Area Commander Ross Greenhill said: ‘There are a number of things we advise
people about when bad weather is expected to hit the UK. We always advise
people to check the weather and tidal conditions before the set out so that
they can either prepare accordingly or consider whether they should even be
going out at all. At sea, changes in tidal streams can make conditions worse,
particularly if the wind and tide are against each other and tidal heights may
hide underwater hazards. You can check marine weather at this link: www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/marine and
tides at this link: http://easytide.ukho.gov.uk/EasyTide
‘We’re aware though that even the best laid plans and most carefully thought out voyage can go wrong. If you get into trouble call the Coastguard, by either dialling 999 or using one of the normal channels to call us.’