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Storm Goretti latest as 30cm of snow and 90mph winds set to hammer UK

Expert's key advice to keep your home warm in severe weather
  • The UK is bracing for Storm Goretti, with the Met Office issuing amber "danger to life" weather warnings across large parts of the country.
  • Chief forecaster Neil Armstrong described Storm Goretti as a "multi-hazard event" featuring heavy rain, strong winds, and snow.
  • An amber wind warning for Cornwall predicts gusts of 80 to 90mph from Thursday evening, posing a risk of large waves and debris.
  • An amber snow warning is in place for Wales and the Peak District, with up to 30cm of snow expected from Thursday night into Friday morning.
  • National Highways has also issued an amber snow warning for the West and East Midlands, forecasting difficult driving conditions and potential delays from Thursday evening until Friday morning.
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