Storm Goretti leaves 44,000 homes without power as ‘weather bomb’ hits the UK
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Storm Goretti warning issued as 99mph winds recorded and thousands suffer power cuts
- A rare red weather warning was issued for the Isles of Scilly and Cornwall as Storm Goretti brought violent winds, ice, and heavy snow and rain to the UK, while Northern Ireland was placed under a yellow warning.
- Gusts of up to 99mph were recorded at St Mary's Airport on the Isles of Scilly, setting a new record for the site.
- Over 40,000 properties in southwest England suffered power cuts, and emergency alerts were sent to mobile phones in the affected areas.
- The storm caused widespread disruption, leading to numerous school closures across Cornwall, the Midlands, Wales, and Scotland, and significant delays or suspensions for train and flight services.
- Described as a “weather bomb,” Storm Goretti was a multi-hazard event, with forecasters warning of a significant risk to life and substantial disruption.