ROCHESTER, NY — News10NBC TODAY Anchor Lynette Adams had a scary experience recently. He was driving to work on I-390 near East Henrietta Road when he hit a puddle and lost control of the car.

The car aquaplaned and Lynette said she felt as if something had picked up the car and thrown it against the guardrail. First Alert Meteorologist Nate Morris explains what causes aquaplaning and what to do if you lose control of your car.

If there is enough water on the ground, water pressure will build up in the front of the car’s tires. If the car is going fast enough and is heavy enough, water pressure can disperse under the tire, lifting the car off the ground and turning it into a skid.

Do not hit the brakes while aquaplaning. Instead, try to regain control by turning in the direction of the slide to regain friction. You can see the rest of his explanation in this story.

Luckily, Lynette’s car bounced off the guardrail and landed in the right lane and onto the shoulder. He was not injured.