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Original poster

Worried about driving to work in tomorrow's storm

53 replies

sleaf · 17/02/2022 19:05

Not really an AIBU but posting for traffic. I have to drive to work tomorrow at around 0900, and leave work at around 1230. The journey is around 12 miles/20 minutes each way and is mainly 60mph single carriageways and some residential areas. Will be in a 4x4 SUV.

I've been driving for over 25 years but am worried about tomorrow.

Thinking I'll make a decision in the morning - if it's too hazardous I'll tell my bosses I'm WFH.

WWYD?

OP posts:
ShinyMe · 17/02/2022 19:11

Massively depends on where you are, surely?

lovemelongtime · 17/02/2022 19:12

Well if you can WFH , why wouldn't you? Non issue

Cakelover17 · 17/02/2022 19:13

Hard to give a proper response without having a clue which area you are in OP

marqueses · 17/02/2022 19:13

I wouldn't do anything other than see what the weather is like tomorrow. Is there a reason you need to decide now?

Original poster
sleaf · 17/02/2022 19:14

Am in the SW on the edge of the red warning.

OP posts:
formalineadeline · 17/02/2022 19:14

Just WFH if that's an option.

Cakelover17 · 17/02/2022 19:15

Well then seen as you can work from home, just do that.

Theyellowflamingo · 17/02/2022 19:15

If you can work from home, in the context of an amber/red warning storm, why wouldn’t you just do that?

vodkaredbullgirl · 17/02/2022 19:15

Ive got to take my dd to work tomorrow at 7.30, we are just waiting to see what the weather is really like.

CosmicComfort · 17/02/2022 19:15

Wfh if you can, safer and fewer cars makes it safer for those that have to work.

I’m on the South coast so not in the red warning zone, we are amber.

I’ve a 6 mile journey and I can’t WFH so will be going in and hoping everyone else does as we are already short staffed!

vodkaredbullgirl · 17/02/2022 19:16

Same here OP, live in Somerset.

Gladioli23 · 17/02/2022 19:16

Most people I know for whom it is possible to work from home even part of the time are doing anything that can be done from home tomorrow and saving anything else for another day. Obviously rather different if one is a police officer or work in a hospital but certainly for anyone even partly office based.

HangOnToYourself · 17/02/2022 19:16

I wouldnt even contemplate driving in a red warning if you have the option to WFH

formalineadeline · 17/02/2022 19:16

@sleaf

Am in the SW on the edge of the red warning.
Isn't the point of the red warning to tell you now that it's too hazardous and to stay off the roads? Why are you considering going in if you can WFH?
WindyState · 17/02/2022 19:18

Just work from home. Severe warnings aren't put in place for shits and giggles, it's not just your own safety you are risking.

RIPWalter · 17/02/2022 19:18

Drive slow, and ignore anyone else who is pushing to go faster. Keep both hands on your steering wheel at all times other than gear changes obviously, and watch out for any standing water (although rain doesn't appear to be an issue this time). Be prepared to turn back if necessary.

Original poster
sleaf · 17/02/2022 19:22

It's a new job is all and I'm worried my boss will be annoyed if I don't go in. I know I'm being pathetic.

OP posts:
HangOnToYourself · 17/02/2022 19:32

@sleaf

It's a new job is all and I'm worried my boss will be annoyed if I don't go in. I know I'm being pathetic.
They wont. Red warning means risk to life stay at home unless you absolutely have to travel
clarepetal · 17/02/2022 19:33

OP you aren't. I have to drive 20 miles to work in the morning, am in a school so can't work from home. Am in Amber. Am also shitting my pants but will take it slowly. X

DillDanding · 17/02/2022 19:34

I’ve told my team to wfh and we’re not even in the SW.

The advice is to avoid travel. It’s not worth the risk.

labyrinthlaziness · 17/02/2022 19:36

@sleaf

It's a new job is all and I'm worried my boss will be annoyed if I don't go in. I know I'm being pathetic.
Why are you saying you are being 'pathetic'? When did being responsible become pathetic?

Wales has the army on standby.

It seems logical to avoid the journey tbh. The fewer people on the roads at that time the better.

SockFluffInTheBath · 17/02/2022 19:37

I’m trying to get DH to WFH tomorrow but he’s not having it. We’re in the orange but DCs school

Blueeyedgirl21 · 17/02/2022 19:39

@clarepetal same here, except it’s an inset day the kids aren’t even in! one of my team asked senior management ‘what’s happening tomorrow, will we close or what?’ To be told ‘ah it probably wont even be that bad! Just leave yourself plenty of time!’

Charming! Absolutely obsessed with people being present on site for every moment that they can get us there !

WindyState · 17/02/2022 19:40

You need to take responsibility for yourself and stay at home. Red warnings mean do not travel unless absolutely, completely, 100% necessary.

Northernsoullover · 17/02/2022 19:41

I kept my diary clear for tomorrow. I was worried because I really need to see a client soon and was worried my manager would suggest that I could do it tomorrow because I had a clear calendar. I stressed about it all the way home this evening but I was fully prepared to refuse. Luckily they told everyone to wfh. I'm also in a new job but I was not going to risk my safety. I'm in the red area. Stay home.

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